How far is Chapel Hill, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.37 mi
02h 03m
Flight
82.74 mi
133.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.74 mi
Kilometers
133.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.37 mi
Kilometers
164.75 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-04-11T07:03
Arrive Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapel Hill
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Brownsville
TN

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

From Chapel Hill
51.1 mi
01h 01m
To Bartlett
51.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Chapel Hill and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Bartlett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    989 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road

    902 ft · 42 sec · Joe Horton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Life Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Life Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Life Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Life Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
76.2 mi · 74%
Lexington Bypass
14.1 mi · 14%
Life Road
5.82 mi · 6%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 5%
US 64
0.37 mi
Joe Horton Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsville
01h 01m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chapel Hill and Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Chapel Hill and 51.3 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chapel Hill and Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownsville, 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 Brownsville.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

58 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

89 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 82.74 mi (133.15 km).

Chapel Hill

#1 Chapel Hill

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

Population1,571
Coordinates35.5986800, -88.4867200
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Chapel Hill (-88.48672, 35.59868)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 Chapel Hill and Bartlett. The current time is 07:03:18.

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.