How far is Elizabethton, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Elizabethton, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 489.7 miles (788.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 436.6 miles (702.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
489.7 mi
07h 39m
Flight
436.66 mi
702.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
436.66 mi
Kilometers
702.73 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
489.7 mi
Kilometers
788.09 km
Drive Time
07h 39m

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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 07h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Fri, Apr 17, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Elizabethton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethton
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Bartlett
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 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
8:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Elizabethton
244.6 mi
03h 49m
To Bartlett
245.1 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Elk Avenue

    635 ft · 13 sec · East Elk Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Riverside Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · North Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East E Street

    136 m · 24 sec · East E Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    995 ft · 29 sec · North Sycamore Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3006 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Elk Avenue

    7.4 mi · 12 min · West Elk Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethton 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
244 mi · 50%
Nashville
155 mi · 32%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 12%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 3%
West Elk Avenue
7.71 mi · 2%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

190 mi · 03h 25m

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
07h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
436.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 49m from Elizabethton
Leave By
8:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethton and Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 489.7 miles (788.1 km) and usually takes 07h 39m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.6 miles from Elizabethton and 245.1 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 436.6 miles (702.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 $65.16 one way or $130.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethton and Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethton and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 436.66 mi (702.73 km).

Elizabethton

#1 Elizabethton

City in Tennessee

Population13,479
Coordinates36.3487200, -82.2106900
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.210671, 36.348709)
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 788 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.28 gal
65.41 L · about $65.16
Round trip
$130.33
34.56 gal · 130.82 L
Estimated CO2
153.6 kg one way
Round trip: 307.1 kg / 677 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $65.16 $130.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $73.49 $146.98
Premium $4.65 $80.42 $160.84
Diesel $5.30 $91.65 $183.31

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Elizabethton, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Elizabethton is 06:51:09, although it is 05:51:09 in Bartlett.

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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.