How far is Bartlett, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 329.3 miles (530 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
329.3 mi
05h 10m
Flight
261.48 mi
420.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.48 mi
Kilometers
420.81 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.3 mi
Kilometers
529.96 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, Jun 4, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Jun 4, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-06-03T18:45
Arrive East Chattanooga
Wed, Jun 3, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 2:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 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
Burns
TN

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

From Bartlett
163.4 mi
02h 35m
To East Chattanooga
166 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and East Chattanooga.

  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

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
158 mi · 48%
I 24 East
104 mi · 32%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi
US 27 North
1.14 mi
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

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
261.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 35m from Bartlett
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 329.3 miles (530 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.4 miles from Bartlett and 166 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.82 one way or $87.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

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 East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 261.48 mi (420.81 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.99 L · about $43.82
Round trip
$87.64
23.24 gal · 87.98 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.82 $87.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.42 $98.84
Premium $4.65 $54.08 $108.16
Diesel $5.30 $61.63 $123.26

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 18:45:12, although it is 19:45:12 in East Chattanooga.

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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.