How far is Bartlett, TN from Covington, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Covington, TN is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.84 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.96 mi
45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.96 mi
Kilometers
45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.84 mi
Kilometers
49.64 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Atoka
TN

City in Oklahoma

From Bartlett
15.4 mi
00h 23m
To Covington
15.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    2029 ft · 47 sec · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Brownsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Brownsville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on New Brownsville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · New Brownsville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Austin Peay Highway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Austin Peay Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 14

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 14

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Mount Carmel Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South College Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South College Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Sherrod Avenue

    732 ft · 28 sec · West Sherrod Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pleasant Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · East Pleasant Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Court Square

    92 m · 15 sec · East Court Square

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Liberty Avenue

    52 m · 4 sec · East Liberty Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Court Square

    38 m · 6 sec · West Court Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Highway
14.2 mi · 46%
Mount Carmel Road
6.04 mi · 20%
State Highway 14
4.6 mi · 15%
New Brownsville Road
1.74 mi · 6%
South College Street
1.7 mi · 6%
Old Brownsville Road
1.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Austin Peay Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Austin Peay Highway

14.2 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atoka
00h 23m from Bartlett
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Bartlett and 15.4 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atoka

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atoka, 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 Atoka.

RAIL

Central Station

43 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

88 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Covington. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (45 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Covington

City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,810
Coordinates35.5642500, -89.6464700
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Covington (-89.64647, 35.56425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Covington. The current time is 00:33:59.

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.