How far is Walden, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Walden, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 336 miles (540.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
335.98 mi
06h 20m
Flight
258.21 mi
415.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.21 mi
Kilometers
415.55 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.98 mi
Kilometers
540.7 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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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 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Walden
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walden
2026-04-16T01:19
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 16, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walden
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Walden
167.8 mi
03h 10m
To Bartlett
168.1 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ivory Avenue

    1265 ft · 58 sec · Ivory Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1354 ft · 59 sec · Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Key-Hulse Road

    2177 ft · 2 min · Key-Hulse Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike

    1550 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Pike

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Taft Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Taft Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    822 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walden 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
211 mi · 63%
24
105 mi · 31%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
Signal Mountain Road
5.21 mi · 2%
Taft Highway
3.12 mi · 1%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.8 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 10m from Walden
Leave By
11:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Walden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walden to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 336 miles (540.7 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Walden and 168.1 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.72 one way or $89.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Walden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Walden and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 258.21 mi (415.55 km).

Walden

#1 Walden

Town of the United States

Population2,183
Coordinates35.1647900, -85.3013500
Altitude580
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Walden (-85.30135, 35.16479)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.86 gal
44.88 L · about $44.72
Round trip
$89.45
23.72 gal · 89.76 L
Estimated CO2
105.4 kg one way
Round trip: 210.8 kg / 465 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.72 $89.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.44 $100.88
Premium $4.65 $55.20 $110.39
Diesel $5.30 $62.91 $125.81

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 Walden, TN and Bartlett, TN. The current time in Walden is 01:19:40, although it is 00:19:40 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.