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

The driving distance from South Pittsburg, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.24 mi
05h 32m
Flight
236.03 mi
379.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.03 mi
Kilometers
379.86 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.24 mi
Kilometers
481.58 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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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 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 PM CDT
Return by in South Pittsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Pittsburg
2026-04-18T08:56
Arrive Bartlett
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Pittsburg
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From South Pittsburg
149.5 mi
02h 46m
To Bartlett
149.8 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1214 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64, I 24: Nashville

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Pittsburg 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 71%
US 64
79 mi · 26%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
3rd Street
0.23 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

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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
236.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
02h 46m from South Pittsburg
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.5 miles from South Pittsburg and 149.8 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Pittsburg and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 236.03 mi (379.86 km).

South Pittsburg

#1 South Pittsburg

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,009
Coordinates35.0123000, -85.7044100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pittsburg (-85.70441, 35.0123)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.97 L · about $39.82
Round trip
$79.64
21.12 gal · 79.94 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.82 $79.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.91 $89.82
Premium $4.65 $49.15 $98.29
Diesel $5.30 $56.01 $112.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Pittsburg and Bartlett. The current time is 08:56:14.

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.