How far is Rockwood, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Rockwood, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
331.36 mi
05h 12m
Flight
295.27 mi
475.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.27 mi
Kilometers
475.19 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.36 mi
Kilometers
533.28 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Rockwood
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwood
2026-04-15T22:52
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockwood
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 Rockwood
165.5 mi
02h 36m
To Bartlett
165.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Rockwood and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kingston Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · North Kingston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rockwood Street

    106 m · 24 sec · East Rockwood Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Gateway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    115.8 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 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 Rockwood 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
190 mi · 57%
Market Street
116 mi · 35%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
South Gateway Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

190 mi · 03h 25m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
295.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 36m from Rockwood
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockwood 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 Rockwood to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 165.5 miles from Rockwood and 165.8 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.08 one way or $88.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockwood and Partly 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 Rockwood and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 295.27 mi (475.19 km).

Rockwood

#1 Rockwood

City in Tennessee, United States

Population5,459
Coordinates35.8656300, -84.6849400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kingston Avenue (-84.685031, 35.865715)
End: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.26 L · about $44.08
Round trip
$88.17
23.38 gal · 88.52 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.08 $88.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.72 $99.44
Premium $4.65 $54.41 $108.81
Diesel $5.30 $62.00 $124.01

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rockwood, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Rockwood is 22:52:57, although it is 21:52:57 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.