How far is Bartlett, TN from Rutledge, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Rutledge, TN is about 408.7 miles (657.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 364.2 miles (586.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.
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 Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Rutledge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Rutledge.
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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
189.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
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Turn left onto Marshall Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Marshall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marshall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Rutledge.
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
189 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Rutledge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Rutledge?
The road trip is about 408.7 miles (657.8 km) and usually takes 07h 32m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.1 miles from Bartlett and 204.6 miles from Rutledge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 364.2 miles (586.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 $54.38 one way or $108.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bartlett and Rutledge, 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 Rutledge.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
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 Berry Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Rutledge. Straight-line distance: 364.21 mi (586.14 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 Rutledge
American town in Grainger County, Tennessee
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 36.2809200, -83.5149000 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutledge (-83.5149, 36.28092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $54.38 | $108.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.33 | $122.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.11 | $134.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.48 | $152.97 |
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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