How far is Ashland City, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Ashland City, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
193.43 mi
03h 45m
Flight
174.04 mi
280.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.04 mi
Kilometers
280.09 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.43 mi
Kilometers
311.29 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 25, 11:14 AM CDT
Return by in Ashland City
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland City
2026-04-25T07:28
Arrive Bartlett
Sat, Apr 25, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland City
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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From Ashland City
96.6 mi
01h 52m
To Bartlett
96.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City and Bartlett.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sams Creek Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Sams Creek Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1160 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Kingston Spring

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Kingston Spring

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Luyben Hills Road

    1260 ft · 29 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Memphis

    1081 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    169.6 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland City 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
170 mi · 88%
Sams Creek Road
9.93 mi · 5%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 3%
River Road
3.8 mi · 2%
East Kingston Spring
2.47 mi · 1%
Cumberland Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

170 mi · 03h 03m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 52m from Ashland City
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland City 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 Ashland City to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Ashland City and 96.8 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland City and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 174.04 mi (280.09 km).

Ashland City

#1 Ashland City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates36.2742200, -87.0641700
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashland City (-87.06417, 36.27422)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland City and Bartlett. The current time is 07:28:35.

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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.