How far is Bartlett, TN from Lookout Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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
321.64 mi
05h 59m
Flight
256.16 mi
412.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.16 mi
Kilometers
412.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.64 mi
Kilometers
517.63 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lookout Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Lookout Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 3:00 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
5:00 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
Burns
TN

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

From Bartlett
160.7 mi
02h 59m
To Lookout Mountain
160.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Lookout Mountain.

  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

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 64, US 72, TN 2: Lookout Valley, Lookout Mountain

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cummings Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cummings Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alford Hill Drive

    114 m · 24 sec · Alford Hill Drive

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Old Wauhatchie Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Old Wauhatchie Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Scenic Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Stonedge Point

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point

  14. 14

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1710 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
158 mi · 49%
I 24 East
99.3 mi · 31%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Cummings Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
South Scenic Highway
1.4 mi
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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
256.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 59m from Bartlett
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Mostly Sunny near Lookout Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Lookout Mountain?

The road trip is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Bartlett and 160.9 miles from Lookout Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.80 one way or $85.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bartlett and Mostly Sunny near Lookout Mountain.

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 Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 256.16 mi (412.25 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Lookout Mountain

#2 Lookout Mountain

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,884
Coordinates34.9942400, -85.3494000
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.3494, 34.99424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.35 gal
42.96 L · about $42.80
Round trip
$85.60
22.7 gal · 85.92 L
Estimated CO2
100.9 kg one way
Round trip: 201.7 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.80 $85.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.27 $96.54
Premium $4.65 $52.82 $105.65
Diesel $5.30 $60.20 $120.40

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 Lookout Mountain, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 21:03:21, although it is 22:03:21 in Lookout Mountain.

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.