How far is Cleveland, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.16 mi
05h 21m
Flight
282.2 mi
454.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.2 mi
Kilometers
454.15 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.16 mi
Kilometers
574.8 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 25, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 25, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-25T04:51
Arrive Bartlett
Sat, Apr 25, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
176.8 mi
02h 40m
To Bartlett
180.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Inman Street West

    21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest

    726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest

    1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 59%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 31%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
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

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75 mi
282.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 40m from Cleveland
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Cleveland and 180.3 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.51 one way or $95.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Cleveland and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 282.2 mi (454.15 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.6 gal
47.71 L · about $47.51
Round trip
$95.03
25.2 gal · 95.42 L
Estimated CO2
112 kg one way
Round trip: 224 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.51 $95.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.59 $107.18
Premium $4.65 $58.64 $117.28
Diesel $5.30 $66.83 $133.66

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 04:51:41, although it is 03:51:41 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.