How far is Bartlett, TN from Ardmore, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Ardmore, TN is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
198.44 mi
04h 12m
Flight
171.75 mi
276.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.75 mi
Kilometers
276.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.44 mi
Kilometers
319.36 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Tue, May 26, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Tue, May 26, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-05-26T03:03
Arrive Ardmore
Tue, May 26, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
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
Savannah
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Bartlett
99.1 mi
02h 06m
To Ardmore
99.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  10. 10

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elkton Pike

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Elkton Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Elkton Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Elkton Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Elkton Pike

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Elkton Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 7

    1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Ardmore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stage Road
78.7 mi · 40%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 22%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 16%
Elkton Pike
12.6 mi · 6%
West College Street
5.57 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stage Road

Continue straight

72.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savannah
02h 06m from Bartlett
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Savannah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Bartlett and 99.4 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardmore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 171.75 mi (276.41 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

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

Population1,218
Coordinates34.9920300, -86.8466700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Ardmore. The current time is 03:03:44.

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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.