How far is Union, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Union, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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
364.82 mi
05h 43m
Flight
286.44 mi
460.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.44 mi
Kilometers
460.98 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.82 mi
Kilometers
587.12 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Fri, Oct 16, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Union
Fri, Oct 16, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-10-15T22:31
Arrive Bartlett
Fri, Oct 16, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:00 PM EDT
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Union
182.1 mi
02h 51m
To Bartlett
182.7 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hughes Lake Road Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hughes Lake Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Spring Place Road Southeast

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Spring Place Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    900 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Appalachian Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 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 Union 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 58%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 31%
Appalachian Highway
24.1 mi · 7%
Spring Place Road Southeast
8.56 mi · 2%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
1.34 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.3 mi
286.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 51m from Union
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Union and 182.7 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.24 one way or $100.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Union 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 Union and 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 Union and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 286.44 mi (460.98 km).

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#1 Union

Union is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0139600, -84.8110500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Hughes Lake Road Southeast (-84.81114, 35.014001)
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.87 gal
48.73 L · about $50.24
Round trip
$100.49
25.74 gal · 97.46 L
Estimated CO2
114.4 kg one way
Round trip: 228.8 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $50.24 $100.49
Mid-grade $4.37 $56.18 $112.36
Premium $4.77 $61.44 $122.88
Diesel $6.00 $77.25 $154.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Union, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Union is 22:31:08, although it is 21:31:08 in Bartlett.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.