How far is Arlington, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.47 mi
04h 45m
Flight
203.38 mi
327.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.38 mi
Kilometers
327.31 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.47 mi
Kilometers
393.44 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T22:01
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Arlington
122.1 mi
02h 22m
To Brentwood
122.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Brentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Brentwood.

  1. 1

    Start on West Roby Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Cumberland City Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2625 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Brentwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
167 mi · 68%
Ashland City Road
42.5 mi · 17%
Cumberland City Highway
22.1 mi · 9%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
State Highway 13
2.04 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
02h 22m from Arlington
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington 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 Arlington to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Arlington and 122.4 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 203.38 mi (327.31 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.66 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.09
17.26 gal · 65.32 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.54 $65.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.70 $73.41
Premium $4.65 $40.16 $80.33
Diesel $5.30 $45.77 $91.55

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arlington, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Arlington is 22:01:55, although it is 23:01:55 in Brentwood.

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.