How far is Alcoa, TN from Brentwood, TN?
The driving distance from Alcoa, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alcoa and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa and Brentwood.
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Start on Springbrook Road
7 m · 2 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on Springbrook Road
24 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Springbrook Road
35 m · 4 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on East Edison Street
1240 ft · 36 sec · East Edison Street
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Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road
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Take the ramp straight
80 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Alcoa Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 North
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tusculum College
592 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Schaeffer Road
140 m · 20 sec · Schaeffer Road
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Turn left onto Lovell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lovell Road
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Continue on Ball Camp Pike
1 km · 1 min · Ball Camp Pike
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Continue on Schaad Road
3239 ft · 1 min · Schaad Road
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Turn right onto Andes Road
2497 ft · 1 min · Andes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alcoa and Brentwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pellissippi Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Alcoa and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alcoa to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Alcoa and 10.4 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Alcoa and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alcoa and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 13.37 mi (21.52 km).
#1 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brentwood
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 42,876 |
| Coordinates | 35.9561900, -84.0951900 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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