How far is Bartlett, TN from Celina, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Celina, TN is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.81 mi
05h 39m
Flight
261.62 mi
421.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.62 mi
Kilometers
421.04 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.81 mi
Kilometers
464.8 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Celina
Sat, Apr 11, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-11T01:53
Arrive Celina
Sat, Apr 11, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Bartlett
144.2 mi
02h 49m
To Celina
144.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Celina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Celina.

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward Nashville

    1555 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    189.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Red River Road

    1863 ft · 34 sec · Red River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nashville Pike

    1055 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on West Broadway

    17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    47.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    68 m · 3 sec · Brown Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Celina.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
189 mi · 66%
West Broadway
17 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 5%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 3%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Long Hollow Pike
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

189 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
261.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 49m from Bartlett
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Celina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Celina?

The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Bartlett and 144.6 miles from Celina.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near Celina.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Celina. Straight-line distance: 261.62 mi (421.04 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Celina

#2 Celina

City in Tennessee

Population1,407
Coordinates36.5500600, -85.5052500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Celina (-85.50525, 36.55006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.58 L · about $38.43
Round trip
$76.85
20.38 gal · 77.16 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.43 $76.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.34 $86.68
Premium $4.65 $47.42 $94.85
Diesel $5.30 $54.05 $108.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Celina. The current time is 01:53:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.