How far is Bartlett, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
355.33 mi
05h 21m
Flight
282.2 mi
454.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.2 mi
Kilometers
454.15 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.33 mi
Kilometers
571.85 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-22T18:18
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 2:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:18 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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Bartlett
175.8 mi
02h 40m
To Cleveland
179.5 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.9 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
158 mi · 44%
I 24 East
111 mi · 31%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 15%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 5%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 2%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

158 mi · 02h 50m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
282.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 40m from Bartlett
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.8 miles from Bartlett and 179.5 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.29 one way or $94.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bartlett and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 282.2 mi (454.15 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.54 gal
47.46 L · about $47.29
Round trip
$94.58
25.08 gal · 94.92 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.9 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.29 $94.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.33 $106.67
Premium $4.65 $58.36 $116.72
Diesel $5.30 $66.51 $133.02

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 18:18:14, although it is 19:18:14 in Cleveland.

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.