How far is Bartlett, TN from Lakesite, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Lakesite, TN is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268 miles (431.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.47 mi
06h 26m
Flight
267.97 mi
431.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.97 mi
Kilometers
431.26 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.47 mi
Kilometers
525.4 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakesite
Thu, Apr 16, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-16T02:01
Arrive Lakesite
Thu, Apr 16, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 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
11:06 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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bartlett
163 mi
03h 13m
To Lakesite
163.4 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

    1308 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 319: Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tsati Terrace

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tsati Terrace

  28. 28

    Continue on Hixson Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Hixson Pike

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Hixson Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hixson Pike

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Shoreline Drive

    1036 ft · 49 sec · Shoreline Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    93 m · 17 sec · Shoreline Drive

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right

    104 m · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Bayview Road

    764 ft · 34 sec · Bayview Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
158 mi · 48%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 8
25.9 mi · 8%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
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

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
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
268 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 13m from Bartlett
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Lakesite.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Bartlett and 163.4 miles from Lakesite.

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

The direct path is about 268 miles (431.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 $43.44 one way or $86.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bartlett and Sunny near Lakesite.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Lakesite. Straight-line distance: 267.97 mi (431.26 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Lakesite

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,866
Coordinates35.2086800, -85.1269000
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Lakesite (-85.1269, 35.20868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.52 gal
43.61 L · about $43.44
Round trip
$86.88
23.04 gal · 87.22 L
Estimated CO2
102.4 kg one way
Round trip: 204.8 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.44 $86.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.99 $97.99
Premium $4.65 $53.61 $107.23
Diesel $5.30 $61.10 $122.20

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and Lakesite, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 02:01:13, although it is 03:01:13 in Lakesite.

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.