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

The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
330.56 mi
05h 09m
Flight
261.56 mi
420.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.56 mi
Kilometers
420.94 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.56 mi
Kilometers
531.98 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ridge
2026-04-19T01:01
Arrive Bartlett
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ridge
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 Ridge
167.4 mi
02h 34m
To Bartlett
163.2 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    2869 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2681 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: East Ridge

    1283 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ringgold Road

    809 ft · 23 sec · Ringgold Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ridge 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 64%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 34%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
I 75 South
1.05 mi
Ringgold Road
1.03 mi
I 840 West
0.86 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
261.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 34m from East Ridge
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Ridge to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 167.4 miles from East Ridge and 163.2 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.97 one way or $87.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Ridge and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 261.56 mi (420.94 km).

East Ridge

#1 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population20,979
Coordinates35.0142400, -85.2519000
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: I 24 East (-85.251904, 35.014236)
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.15 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.94
23.32 gal · 88.3 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.97 $87.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.59 $99.18
Premium $4.65 $54.27 $108.53
Diesel $5.30 $61.84 $123.69

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Ridge, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in East Ridge is 01:01:15, although it is 00:01:15 in Bartlett.

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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.