How far is Benton, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Benton, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 369.7 miles (594.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.67 mi
06h 57m
Flight
294.75 mi
474.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.75 mi
Kilometers
474.36 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.67 mi
Kilometers
594.92 km
Drive Time
06h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sat, Apr 11, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-11T04:24
Arrive Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:28 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
8:00 PM EDT
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Benton
184.7 mi
03h 28m
To Bartlett
185 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Town Creek Road

    96 m · 14 sec · Town Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Benton Station Road

    132 m · 14 sec · Benton Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    899 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville

    822 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 57%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 30%
Benton Station Road
33.4 mi · 9%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
I 24 West
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
294.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
03h 28m from Benton
Leave By
10:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Benton and Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.7 miles (594.9 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Benton and 185 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 EDT. 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 $46.27 one way or $92.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 294.75 mi (474.36 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

County in Tennessee, United States

Population1,247
Coordinates35.1742400, -84.6535500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-84.65355, 35.17424)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.27 gal
46.46 L · about $46.27
Round trip
$92.54
24.54 gal · 92.92 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 218.1 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.27 $92.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.18 $104.37
Premium $4.65 $57.10 $114.21
Diesel $5.30 $65.08 $130.16

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Benton, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Benton is 04:24:20, although it is 03:24:20 in Bartlett.

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.