How far is Bartlett, TN from Cookeville, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Cookeville, TN is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.1 miles (409 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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 Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Cookeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Cookeville.
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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
189.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
74.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 135: Cookeville
1068 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Willow Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Willow Avenue
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
1 km · 1 min · West Spring Street
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Turn left onto South Dixie Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · South Dixie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Cookeville.
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
189 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlett and Mostly Sunny near Cookeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Cookeville?
The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Bartlett and 138.3 miles from Cookeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.1 miles (409 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlett and Mostly Sunny near Cookeville.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
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 Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Cookeville. Straight-line distance: 254.13 mi (408.98 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 Cookeville
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 35,060 |
| Coordinates | 36.1628400, -85.5016400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cookeville (-85.50164, 36.16284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.77 | $73.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.38 | $90.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.71 | $103.43 |
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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