Drive or Fly: East Ridge, TN to Bartlett, TN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TRI–MEM. At 425 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 54m
Distance
425.6 mi
Total Cost
$129
CO2
172 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 18m
45m in the air
Air Distance
378 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
96 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TRI and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 54m | 4h 18m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $129 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 172 kg CO2 | 96 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, US 25E; SR 32, I 81
via I 40, I 24, I 75
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Ridge, TN to Bartlett, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.