How far is Smithville, TN from Bartlett, TN?
The driving distance from Smithville, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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 05h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithville and Bartlett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithville and Bartlett.
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Start on West Market Street
78 m · 13 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1090 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
2074 ft · 35 sec · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
12.9 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Pike
15.4 mi · 22 min · Sparta Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Nashville
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 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 Smithville and Bartlett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Smithville and Partly Sunny near Bartlett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithville to Bartlett?
The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Smithville and 131 miles from Bartlett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Smithville and Partly Sunny near Bartlett.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
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 Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithville and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 234.01 mi (376.61 km).
#1 Smithville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,978 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606200, -85.8141500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.00 | $86.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.01 | $98.02 |
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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