How far is Whitwell, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Whitwell, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
312.85 mi
05h 49m
Flight
245.85 mi
395.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.85 mi
Kilometers
395.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.85 mi
Kilometers
503.49 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Whitwell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitwell
2026-04-23T06:39
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitwell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Whitwell
156.3 mi
02h 54m
To Bartlett
156.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Spring Street

    23 m · 8 sec · East Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitwell 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 68%
South Main Street
94.7 mi · 30%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
US 64
0.37 mi
East Spring Street
0.01 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
245.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
02h 54m from Whitwell
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitwell 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 Whitwell to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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 156.3 miles from Whitwell and 156.5 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.63 one way or $83.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitwell and Mostly Sunny 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 Whitwell and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 245.85 mi (395.65 km).

Whitwell

#1 Whitwell

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

Population1,719
Coordinates35.2014600, -85.5191300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitwell (-85.51913, 35.20146)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.79 L · about $41.63
Round trip
$83.26
22.08 gal · 83.58 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.63 $83.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.95 $93.91
Premium $4.65 $51.38 $102.76
Diesel $5.30 $58.56 $117.11

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 Whitwell and Bartlett. The current time is 06:39:08.

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.