How far is Ridgely, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Ridgely, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
86.08 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.3 mi
122.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.3 mi
Kilometers
122.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.08 mi
Kilometers
138.54 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgely
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgely
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
Ripley
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Ridgely
43.1 mi
01h 00m
To Bartlett
43 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Ridgely and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    47 m · 6 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Headden Drive

    1594 ft · 27 sec · South Headden Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 78

    14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto United States Route 51

    39.3 mi · 52 min · United States Route 51

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Pleasant Avenue

    83 m · 7 sec · West Pleasant Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South College Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South College Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Carmel Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Mount Carmel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on Austin Peay Highway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Austin Peay Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto New Brownsville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · New Brownsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Brownsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Brownsville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stage Road

    2081 ft · 51 sec · Stage Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 51
39.3 mi · 46%
Austin Peay Highway
14.2 mi · 16%
State Route 78
14.1 mi · 16%
Mount Carmel Road
6.02 mi · 7%
State Highway 14
4.6 mi · 5%
South College Street
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

United States Route 51

Turn right onto United States Route 51

39.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
01h 00m from Ridgely
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridgely 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 Ridgely to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Ridgely and 43 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

83 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

104 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgely and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 76.3 mi (122.79 km).

Ridgely

#1 Ridgely

Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,604
Coordinates36.2634000, -89.4878500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgely (-89.48785, 36.2634)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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

There is no time difference between Ridgely and Bartlett. The current time is 22:59:50.

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.