How far is Forest Hills, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.2 mi
04h 32m
Flight
195.5 mi
314.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.5 mi
Kilometers
314.62 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.2 mi
Kilometers
359.2 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Forest Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
9:00 PM CDT
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
Parsons
TN

City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

From Forest Hills
111.5 mi
02h 16m
To Bartlett
111.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Bartlett.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1112 ft · 54 sec · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    2895 ft · 51 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Union Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Columbia Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Columbia Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Columbia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Columbia Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Columbia Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1316 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sylvester Chunn Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Sylvester Chunn Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Pike

    17 mi · 21 min · Bear Creek Pike

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1498 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hills 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
76.2 mi · 34%
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 23%
Bear Creek Pike
17.8 mi · 8%
Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 6%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 6%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 6%
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 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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsons
02h 16m from Forest Hills
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Forest Hills and 111.7 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Parsons

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

119 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 195.5 mi (314.62 km).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

City in Tennessee

Population4,721
Coordinates35.4811800, -86.4216600
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Hills (-86.42166, 35.48118)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.81 L · about $29.68
Round trip
$59.36
15.74 gal · 59.62 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.68 $59.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.65 $36.63 $73.25
Diesel $5.30 $41.74 $83.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and Bartlett. The current time is 21:12:29.

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.