How far is Bartlett, TN from Oak Ridge, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Oak Ridge, TN is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.82 mi
06h 36m
Flight
319.66 mi
514.44 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.66 mi
Kilometers
514.44 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.82 mi
Kilometers
577.46 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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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 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Oak Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bartlett
179.1 mi
03h 18m
To Oak Ridge
179.6 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Oak Ridge.

  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

    189.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    137 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Illinois Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Illinois Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
189 mi · 53%
I 40 East
137 mi · 38%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 3%
US 27
7.02 mi · 2%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 2%
West Tri County Boulevard
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

189 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
319.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 18m from Bartlett
Leave By
10:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Oak Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Oak Ridge?

The road trip is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Bartlett and 179.6 miles from Oak Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 $47.74 one way or $95.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Oak Ridge. Straight-line distance: 319.66 mi (514.44 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Oak Ridge

#2 Oak Ridge

City in Tennessee, United States

Population29,340
Coordinates36.0103600, -84.2696400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Oak Ridge (-84.26964, 36.01036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.93 L · about $47.74
Round trip
$95.48
25.32 gal · 95.86 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.74 $95.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.84 $107.69
Premium $4.65 $58.92 $117.84
Diesel $5.30 $67.15 $134.30

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and Oak Ridge, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 21:23:38, although it is 22:23:38 in Oak Ridge.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.