How far is Bartlett, TN from Spencer, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Spencer, TN is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Spencer.
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Start on Stage Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward Nashville
1555 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
157.9 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
1308 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit right
757 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Spencer Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Spencer Road
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Turn left onto Sparta Street
13 m · 2 sec · Sparta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sparta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Spencer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Partly Cloudy near Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Spencer?
The road trip is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Bartlett and 143.3 miles from Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.37 one way or $78.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bartlett and Partly Cloudy near Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 250.79 mi (403.6 km).
#1 Bartlett
The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,327 |
| Coordinates | 35.2045300, -89.8739800 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spencer
Town in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,710 |
| Coordinates | 35.7472900, -85.4666400 |
| Altitude | 548 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-85.46664, 35.74729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.59 | $97.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.37 | $110.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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