How far is Columbia, TN from Bartlett, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Bartlett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Bartlett.
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Start on West 7th Street
2718 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West 7th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Hampshire Pike
16.5 mi · 20 min · Hampshire Pike
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Continue on Columbia Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway
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Continue on West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road
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Take the exit left
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
75.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett
1130 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
822 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Stage Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Bartlett.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Bartlett?
The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Columbia and 95.8 miles from Bartlett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 162.35 mi (261.27 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bartlett
The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,327 |
| Coordinates | 35.2045300, -89.8739800 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.81 | $49.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.98 | $55.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
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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