How far is Kenton, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Kenton, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.96 mi
02h 08m
Flight
84.2 mi
135.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.2 mi
Kilometers
135.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.96 mi
Kilometers
178.58 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Kenton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenton
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Bartlett
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenton
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 Kenton
55.5 mi
01h 04m
To Bartlett
55.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Kenton and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Street

    23 m · 5 sec · West Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Poplar Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rutherford Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rutherford Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Kenton Highway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · Kenton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenton 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenton Highway
88.1 mi · 79%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 5%
Rutherford Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
South Poplar Street
1.03 mi · 1%
US 64
0.37 mi
West Church Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Kenton 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bells
01h 04m from Kenton
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenton 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 Kenton to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 55.5 miles from Kenton and 55.5 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenton 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 Kenton and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 84.2 mi (135.51 km).

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#1 Kenton

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,190
Coordinates36.2022900, -89.0122900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenton (-89.01229, 36.20229)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenton and Bartlett. The current time is 16:42:04.

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.