How far is Bartlett, TN from Pulaski, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Pulaski, TN is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
178.78 mi
03h 44m
Flight
160.51 mi
258.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.51 mi
Kilometers
258.32 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.78 mi
Kilometers
287.72 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Adamsville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Bartlett
89.2 mi
01h 52m
To Pulaski
89.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Pulaski.

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  10. 10

    Continue on West College Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West College Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1133 ft · 21 sec · South 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stage Road
78.7 mi · 44%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 25%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 17%
West College Street
2.58 mi · 1%
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.77 mi
Water Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Stage Road

Continue straight

72.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamsville
01h 52m from Bartlett
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Pulaski?

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Adamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Bartlett and 89.5 miles from Pulaski.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 160.51 mi (258.32 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 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
End: Pulaski (-87.03084, 35.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Pulaski. The current time is 01:10:03.

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.