How far is Dresden, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Dresden, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.44 mi
02h 24m
Flight
99.57 mi
160.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.44 mi
Kilometers
190.61 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Dresden
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dresden
2026-04-15T20:38
Arrive Bartlett
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dresden
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bells
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Dresden
59.2 mi
01h 12m
To Bartlett
59.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wilson Street

    27 m · 7 sec · South Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    787 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pikeview Street

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Morrow Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morrow Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Green Field Highway

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Green Field Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Meridian Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · South Meridian Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bradford Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Bradford Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North 1st Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Medina Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Medina Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1131 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1319 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medina Highway
81 mi · 68%
South Meridian Street
11.7 mi · 10%
Green Field Highway
10.6 mi · 9%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 5%
Bradford Highway
4 mi · 3%
North 1st Street
3.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Medina Highway

Merge slight left

62 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bells
01h 12m from Dresden
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dresden and Partly Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Dresden and 59.2 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dresden and Partly Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Bells

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

92 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Central Station

109 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dresden and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 99.57 mi (160.24 km).

Dresden

#1 Dresden

Town in the U.

Population2,907
Coordinates36.2914500, -88.7081100
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Dresden (-88.70811, 36.29145)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dresden and Bartlett. The current time is 20:38:31.

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.