How far is East Brainerd, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from East Brainerd, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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
335.38 mi
05h 17m
Flight
267.39 mi
430.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.39 mi
Kilometers
430.32 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.38 mi
Kilometers
539.74 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in East Brainerd
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Brainerd
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Brainerd
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 East Brainerd
167.5 mi
02h 38m
To Bartlett
167.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 East Brainerd and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brainerd and Bartlett.

  1. 1

    Start on Iris Drive

    146 m · 28 sec · Iris Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Graysville Road

    3131 ft · 2 min · Graysville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Brainerd Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Brainerd Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1226 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Brainerd 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 63%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 33%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
East Brainerd Road
3.9 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
I 24 West
0.69 mi
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
267.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 38m from East Brainerd
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Brainerd 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 East Brainerd to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 167.5 miles from East Brainerd and 167.9 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.61 one way or $89.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Brainerd 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 East Brainerd 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 East Brainerd and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 267.39 mi (430.32 km).

East Brainerd

#1 East Brainerd

Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States

Population15,114
Coordinates34.9959100, -85.1502300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Iris Drive (-85.149707, 34.995727)
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.8 L · about $44.61
Round trip
$89.22
23.66 gal · 89.6 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.61 $89.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.31 $100.63
Premium $4.65 $55.06 $110.11
Diesel $5.30 $62.75 $125.49

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Brainerd, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in East Brainerd is 00:17:44, although it is 23:17:44 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.