How far is Selmer, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Selmer, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
77.64 mi
01h 39m
Flight
72.41 mi
116.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.41 mi
Kilometers
116.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.64 mi
Kilometers
124.95 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Selmer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selmer
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Bartlett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selmer
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
Whiteville
TN

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

From Selmer
38.8 mi
00h 49m
To Bartlett
38.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Selmer and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Avenue

    2376 ft · 50 sec · East Court Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selmer 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
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.1 mi · 63%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 29%
Stage Road
5.77 mi · 7%
East Court Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Market Street

Continue on East Market Street

49.1 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteville
00h 49m from Selmer
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Selmer 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 Selmer to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Whiteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Selmer and 38.9 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whiteville

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

85 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

88 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selmer and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 72.41 mi (116.54 km).

Selmer

#1 Selmer

City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,280
Coordinates35.1700800, -88.5922700
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Selmer (-88.59227, 35.17008)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 Selmer and Bartlett. The current time is 21:27:23.

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.