How far is Lakesite, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Lakesite, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 326.8 miles (526 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268 miles (431.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.87 mi
06h 26m
Flight
267.97 mi
431.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.97 mi
Kilometers
431.26 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.87 mi
Kilometers
526.04 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Lakesite
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakesite
2026-04-16T01:27
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 12:56 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
11:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakesite
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

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

From Lakesite
163.2 mi
03h 13m
To Bartlett
163.6 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bayview Road

    1010 ft · 44 sec · Bayview Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    30 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Drive

    93 m · 14 sec · Shoreline Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1036 ft · 47 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hixson Pike

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Hixson Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Tsati Terrace

    2894 ft · 59 sec · Tsati Terrace

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakesite 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 65%
Tsati Terrace
32 mi · 10%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 3%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 2%
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

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
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
268 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 13m from Lakesite
Leave By
11:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakesite and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.8 miles (526 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Lakesite and 163.6 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 268 miles (431.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 $43.48 one way or $86.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakesite and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakesite and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 267.97 mi (431.26 km).

Lakesite

#1 Lakesite

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,866
Coordinates35.2086800, -85.1269000
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakesite (-85.1269, 35.20868)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.66 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.96
23.06 gal · 87.32 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.48 $86.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.04 $98.07
Premium $4.65 $53.66 $107.32
Diesel $5.30 $61.16 $122.31

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakesite, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Lakesite is 01:27:06, although it is 00:27:06 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.