How far is Bartlett, TN from Walden, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Walden, TN is about 334.1 miles (537.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Walden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Walden.
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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
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Taft Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Taft Highway
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Turn slight right onto Fairmount Pike
1550 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Pike
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Turn slight right onto Key-Hulse Road
2177 ft · 2 min · Key-Hulse Road
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1354 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivory Avenue
1265 ft · 56 sec · Ivory Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivory Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Walden.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bartlett and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Walden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Walden?
The road trip is about 334.1 miles (537.7 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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 166.9 miles from Bartlett and 167.2 miles from Walden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bartlett and Walden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bartlett and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Walden.
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 Walden. Straight-line distance: 258.21 mi (415.55 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 Walden
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,183 |
| Coordinates | 35.1647900, -85.3013500 |
| Altitude | 580 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walden (-85.30135, 35.16479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.14 | $100.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.87 | $109.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.53 | $125.07 |
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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