How far is Unicoi, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Unicoi, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 490.4 miles (789.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 427.6 miles (688.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m 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
490.39 mi
09h 01m
Flight
427.59 mi
688.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
427.59 mi
Kilometers
688.14 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
490.39 mi
Kilometers
789.21 km
Drive Time
09h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Unicoi
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unicoi
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:02 PM to 3:32 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
5:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unicoi
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Unicoi
244.9 mi
04h 30m
To Bartlett
245.5 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Unicoi and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Unicoi Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Unicoi Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1395 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    23 mi · 27 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  10. 10

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unicoi 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
244 mi · 50%
Nashville
155 mi · 32%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 12%
James H. Quillen Parkway
23 mi · 5%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
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

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
09h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
427.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
04h 30m from Unicoi
Leave By
5:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Unicoi 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 Unicoi to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 490.4 miles (789.2 km) and usually takes 09h 01m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.9 miles from Unicoi and 245.5 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 427.6 miles (688.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 $65.24 one way or $130.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Unicoi and Bartlett, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unicoi and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 427.59 mi (688.14 km).

Unicoi

#1 Unicoi

City in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,579
Coordinates36.1953900, -82.3495800
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Unicoi (-82.34958, 36.19539)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 789 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.3 gal
65.5 L · about $65.24
Round trip
$130.48
34.6 gal · 131 L
Estimated CO2
153.7 kg one way
Round trip: 307.5 kg / 678 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $65.24 $130.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $73.58 $147.15
Premium $4.65 $80.51 $161.03
Diesel $5.30 $91.76 $183.52

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Unicoi, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Unicoi is 22:49:11, although it is 21:49:11 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.