How far is Bartlett, TN from Bedford, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Bedford, TN is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
215.19 mi
04h 22m
Flight
186.88 mi
300.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.88 mi
Kilometers
300.75 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.19 mi
Kilometers
346.32 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-17T23:18
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Parsons
TN

City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

From Bartlett
107.4 mi
02h 11m
To Bedford
107.7 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward Nashville

    1555 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    47 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto James M Campbell Boulevard West

    4.3 mi · 7 min · James M Campbell Boulevard West

  13. 13

    Continue on New Lewisburg Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · New Lewisburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on New Columbia Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · New Columbia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Ellington Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Ellington Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
75 mi · 35%
US 412
40 mi · 19%
SR 114
40 mi · 19%
New Lewisburg Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Shelbyville Highway
8.7 mi · 4%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

75 mi · 01h 21m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsons
02h 11m from Bartlett
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bartlett and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Bartlett and 107.7 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parsons

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

119 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 186.88 mi (300.75 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population5,948
Coordinates35.4636800, -86.5736100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Bedford (-86.57361, 35.46368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.74 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.24
15.18 gal · 57.48 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.62 $57.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.28 $64.56
Premium $4.65 $35.32 $70.65
Diesel $5.30 $40.26 $80.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Bedford. The current time is 23:18:48.

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.