How far is Bartlett, TN from East Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and East Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and East Ridge.
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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
107.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and East Ridge.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to East Ridge?
The road trip is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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 162.7 miles from Bartlett and 163 miles from East Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 $43.33 one way or $86.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 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 Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bartlett and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 261.56 mi (420.94 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 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 20,979 |
| Coordinates | 35.0142400, -85.2519000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ridge (-85.2519, 35.01424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.87 | $97.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.47 | $106.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.94 | $121.89 |
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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