How far is South Carthage, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from South Carthage, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 251 miles (403.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.98 mi
04h 40m
Flight
231.36 mi
372.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.36 mi
Kilometers
372.34 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.98 mi
Kilometers
403.91 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM CDT
Return by in South Carthage
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Carthage
2026-04-19T03:58
Arrive Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Carthage
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From South Carthage
125.3 mi
02h 20m
To Bartlett
125.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Carthage and Bartlett.

  1. 1

    Start on Cookeville Highway

    2620 ft · 48 sec · Cookeville Highway

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Carthage and Bartlett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
190 mi · 76%
Cookeville Highway
49.8 mi · 20%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
US 64
0.37 mi
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

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
231.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 20m from South Carthage
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Carthage and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Carthage to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 251 miles (403.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 125.3 miles from South Carthage and 125.6 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Carthage and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Carthage and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 231.36 mi (372.34 km).

South Carthage

#1 South Carthage

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates36.2420000, -85.9519300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: South Carthage (-85.95193, 36.242)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.52 L · about $33.41
Round trip
$66.82
17.72 gal · 67.04 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.41 $66.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.68 $75.36
Premium $4.65 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.30 $46.99 $93.99

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 South Carthage and Bartlett. The current time is 03:58:44.

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.