How far is Bartlett, TN from Dresden, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Dresden, TN is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Dresden.
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Start on Stage Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward Nashville
1555 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Trenton
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
10.6 mi · 19 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Morrow Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Morrow Avenue
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Continue on Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
787 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Wilson Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Wilson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wilson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Dresden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Partly Sunny near Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Dresden?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Bartlett and 59 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bartlett and Partly Sunny near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Bells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bells.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 99.57 mi (160.24 km).
#1 Bartlett
The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,327 |
| Coordinates | 35.2045300, -89.8739800 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,907 |
| Coordinates | 36.2914500, -88.7081100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-88.70811, 36.29145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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