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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Roby Street
9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Street
566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland City Highway
2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland City Highway
21.6 mi · 32 min · Cumberland City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Cumberland Drive
2625 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Turn right onto Ashland City Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road
2221 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike
2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike
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Turn left onto Chert Pit Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road
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Continue on Andes Road
1468 ft · 40 sec · 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 Arlington and Brentwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
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86.1 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 203.38 mi (327.31 km).
#1 Arlington
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.3145000, -87.7130800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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