How far is Bartlett, TN from Sewanee, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Sewanee, TN is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
254.26 mi
05h 16m
Flight
223.15 mi
359.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.15 mi
Kilometers
359.13 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.26 mi
Kilometers
409.19 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewanee
Sat, Apr 11, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-11T04:10
Arrive Sewanee
Sat, Apr 11, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 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
Waynesboro
TN

City in Tennessee

From Bartlett
126.9 mi
02h 38m
To Sewanee
127.3 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  10. 10

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2677 ft · 51 sec · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stage Road
78.7 mi · 31%
West College Street
67.8 mi · 27%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 17%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 12%
Sewanee Highway
5.02 mi · 2%
Cumberland Street West
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stage Road

Continue straight

72.3 mi · 01h 30m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
02h 38m from Bartlett
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Sewanee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Bartlett and 127.3 miles from Sewanee.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near Sewanee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Sewanee. Straight-line distance: 223.15 mi (359.13 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Sewanee

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee

Population2,311
Coordinates35.2031400, -85.9210900
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Sewanee (-85.92109, 35.20314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.96 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.92 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Sewanee. The current time is 04:10:04.

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.