How far is Bartlett, TN from Dayton, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Dayton, TN is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.63 mi
06h 31m
Flight
274.67 mi
442.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.67 mi
Kilometers
442.04 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.63 mi
Kilometers
536.92 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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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 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

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

From Bartlett
166.7 mi
03h 15m
To Dayton
167 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.9 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

    1308 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    946 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Church Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    92 m · 13 sec · 2nd Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
158 mi · 47%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 8
40.7 mi · 12%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

158 mi · 02h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
274.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 15m from Bartlett
Leave By
10:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from Bartlett and 167 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.38 one way or $88.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bartlett and Dayton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 274.67 mi (442.04 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Dayton

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population7,332
Coordinates35.4939600, -85.0124500
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Dayton (-85.01245, 35.49396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.56 L · about $44.38
Round trip
$88.77
23.54 gal · 89.12 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.38 $88.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.06 $100.12
Premium $4.65 $54.78 $109.56
Diesel $5.30 $62.43 $124.86

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and Dayton, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 19:58:22, although it is 20:58:22 in Dayton.

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.