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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 18th Street Southeast
43 m · 9 sec · 18th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Dalton Pk
1353 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Dalton Pike Southeast
2186 ft · 46 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast
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Turn right
605 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto King Street Southeast
71 m · 10 sec · King Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Appalachian Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 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 South Cleveland and Bartlett.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Cleveland and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 282.49 mi (454.63 km).
#1 South Cleveland
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 35.1411900, -84.8721700 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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