How far is Bartlett, TN from Dunlap, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Dunlap, TN is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Dunlap.
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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
157.9 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
1308 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Rankin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Dunlap.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Dunlap?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Bartlett and 151.1 miles from Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.16 one way or $80.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near Dickson
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 Dickson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 253.1 mi (407.32 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 Dunlap
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 5,237 |
| Coordinates | 35.3714600, -85.3905200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunlap (-85.39052, 35.37146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.29 | $90.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
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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