How far is Brighton, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Brighton, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
222.26 mi
04h 35m
Flight
194.25 mi
312.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.25 mi
Kilometers
312.61 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.26 mi
Kilometers
357.69 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Brighton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brighton
2026-04-11T03:25
Arrive Bartlett
Sat, Apr 11, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brighton
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
Clifton
TN

City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Brighton
111 mi
02h 17m
To Bartlett
111.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Howell Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Howell Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Flintville Road

    2704 ft · 54 sec · Flintville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Winchester Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Winchester Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.1 mi · 22%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 20%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 14%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 10%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 9%
Winchester Highway
10.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Market Street

Continue on East Market Street

49.1 mi · 01h 02m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
02h 17m from Brighton
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brighton and Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Brighton and 111.3 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton and Sunny near Bartlett.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 194.25 mi (312.61 km).

Brighton

#1 Brighton

Town in Tennessee, USA

Population2,929
Coordinates35.0800900, -86.4391600
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Brighton (-86.43916, 35.08009)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $29.56
Round trip
$59.13
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.56 $59.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.34 $66.69
Premium $4.65 $36.49 $72.97
Diesel $5.30 $41.58 $83.17

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Brighton and Bartlett. The current time is 03:25:57.

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.