How far is Dayton, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Dayton, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.3 mi
05h 25m
Flight
274.67 mi
442.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.67 mi
Kilometers
442.04 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.3 mi
Kilometers
558.92 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:00 PM EDT
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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Dayton
166.8 mi
02h 42m
To Bartlett
180.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    48 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    105 m · 14 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1270 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville

    822 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 61%
3rd Avenue
30.1 mi · 9%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 4%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 3%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

158 mi · 02h 50m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
274.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 42m from Dayton
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Dayton and 180.6 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 274.67 mi (442.04 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population7,332
Coordinates35.4939600, -85.0124500
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-85.012298, 35.494134)
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.25 gal
46.39 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.39
24.5 gal · 92.78 L
Estimated CO2
108.9 kg one way
Round trip: 217.7 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.19 $92.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.10 $104.20
Premium $4.65 $57.01 $114.02
Diesel $5.30 $64.97 $129.95

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dayton, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Dayton is 19:24:04, although it is 18:24:04 in Bartlett.

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.