How far is Bartlett, TN from Dover, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Dover, TN is about 158 miles (254.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
158.01 mi
03h 14m
Flight
144.43 mi
232.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.43 mi
Kilometers
232.43 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.01 mi
Kilometers
254.3 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-23T02:44
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Bartlett
79 mi
01h 37m
To Dover
79 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Trenton

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Van Hook Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    157 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
62.1 mi · 39%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 23%
Trenton
20.3 mi · 13%
East Main Street
16.4 mi · 10%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 5%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 37m from Bartlett
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Bartlett and 79 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Dover. Straight-line distance: 144.43 mi (232.43 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Dover

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

Population1,578
Coordinates36.4878300, -87.8383600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Dover (-87.83836, 36.48783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.11 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.22 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 Bartlett and Dover. The current time is 02:44:09.

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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.