How far is Bartlett, TN from Jonesborough, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Jonesborough, TN is about 468.3 miles (753.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 421.7 miles (678.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
468.28 mi
08h 40m
Flight
421.64 mi
678.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
421.64 mi
Kilometers
678.57 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
468.28 mi
Kilometers
753.62 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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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 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesborough
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Jonesborough
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:41 PM to 5:11 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Bartlett
233.8 mi
04h 20m
To Jonesborough
234.4 mi
04h 20m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Jackson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    959 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Cherokee Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 45%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
189 mi · 40%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
35 mi · 7%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 5%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
421.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
04h 20m from Bartlett
Leave By
6:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Jonesborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 468.3 miles (753.6 km) and usually takes 08h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.8 miles from Bartlett and 234.4 miles from Jonesborough.

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

The direct path is about 421.7 miles (678.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.30 one way or $124.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bartlett and Jonesborough, 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 Jonesborough.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Jonesborough. Straight-line distance: 421.64 mi (678.57 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Jonesborough (-82.47348, 36.29427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 754 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.52 gal
62.55 L · about $62.30
Round trip
$124.59
33.04 gal · 125.1 L
Estimated CO2
146.8 kg one way
Round trip: 293.6 kg / 647 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $62.30 $124.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.26 $140.52
Premium $4.65 $76.88 $153.77
Diesel $5.30 $87.62 $175.24

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and Jonesborough, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 01:12:39, although it is 02:12:39 in Jonesborough.

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.