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

The driving distance from South Cleveland, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 354.8 miles (571 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m 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
354.81 mi
06h 38m
Flight
282.49 mi
454.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.49 mi
Kilometers
454.63 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.81 mi
Kilometers
571.01 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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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 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in South Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Cleveland
2026-04-19T03:18
Arrive Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:09 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
10:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Cleveland
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From South Cleveland
177.3 mi
03h 19m
To Bartlett
177.5 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Cleveland and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 18th Street Southeast

    43 m · 9 sec · 18th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dalton Pk

    1353 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Pk

  5. 5

    Continue on Dalton Pike Southeast

    2186 ft · 46 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right

    605 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto King Street Southeast

    71 m · 10 sec · King Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Cleveland 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 60%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 32%
Appalachian Highway
23.3 mi · 7%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
I 24 West
0.69 mi
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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
282.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
03h 19m from South Cleveland
Leave By
10:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 354.8 miles (571 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from South Cleveland and 177.5 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 $47.21 one way or $94.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Cleveland 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 South Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Cleveland and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 282.49 mi (454.63 km).

South Cleveland

#1 South Cleveland

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population6,912
Coordinates35.1411900, -84.8721700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cleveland (-84.87217, 35.14119)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.39 L · about $47.21
Round trip
$94.43
25.04 gal · 94.78 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.21 $94.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.25 $106.50
Premium $4.65 $58.27 $116.54
Diesel $5.30 $66.41 $132.81

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Cleveland, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in South Cleveland is 03:18:54, although it is 02:18:54 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.