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

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 329.9 miles (530.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m 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
329.88 mi
06h 09m
Flight
255.92 mi
411.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.92 mi
Kilometers
411.87 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.88 mi
Kilometers
530.89 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Signal Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 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
11:42 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
164.8 mi
03h 04m
To Signal Mountain
165.1 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Signal 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

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Signal 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
158 mi · 48%
I 24 East
104 mi · 31%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 2%
US 27 North
3.79 mi · 1%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.05 mi · 1%
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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74 mi
255.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 04m from Bartlett
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.9 miles (530.9 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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 164.8 miles from Bartlett and 165.1 miles from Signal Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 $43.89 one way or $87.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bartlett and Signal Mountain, 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 Signal 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 Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 255.92 mi (411.87 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Signal Mountain (-85.34385, 35.12257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.64 gal
44.06 L · about $43.89
Round trip
$87.79
23.28 gal · 88.12 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.9 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.89 $87.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.50 $99.01
Premium $4.65 $54.17 $108.35
Diesel $5.30 $61.74 $123.48

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 Signal Mountain, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 23:36:54, although it is 00:36:54 in Signal Mountain.

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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.