How far is Bartlett, TN from Charlotte, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Charlotte, TN is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Charlotte.
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Start on Stage Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward Nashville
1555 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
145 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
1116 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto West College Street
101 m · 9 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
672 ft · 13 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Alley
10 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Charlotte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
145 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bartlett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Chapel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Bartlett and 84.3 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bartlett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Chapel Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapel Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 157.29 mi (253.13 km).
#1 Bartlett
The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,327 |
| Coordinates | 35.2045300, -89.8739800 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,610 |
| Coordinates | 36.1772800, -87.3397300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte (-87.33973, 36.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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