How far is Sparta, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Sparta, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.27 mi
05h 25m
Flight
252.79 mi
406.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.79 mi
Kilometers
406.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.27 mi
Kilometers
470.37 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
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
McEwen
TN

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

From Sparta
146 mi
02h 42m
To Bartlett
146.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Bartlett.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    9 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bockman Way

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Bockman Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1852 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1960 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
190 mi · 65%
West Bockman Way
90.8 mi · 31%
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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
02h 42m from Sparta
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sparta and Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Sparta and 146.3 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sparta and Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 252.79 mi (406.82 km).

Sparta

#1 Sparta

City in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,980
Coordinates35.9259000, -85.4641400
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Sparta (-85.46414, 35.9259)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.04 L · about $38.88
Round trip
$77.76
20.62 gal · 78.08 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.88 $77.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.85 $87.70
Premium $4.65 $47.98 $95.97
Diesel $5.30 $54.68 $109.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparta and Bartlett. The current time is 19:38:21.

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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.