How far is Bethel, TN from Brownsville, TN?
The driving distance from Bethel, TN to Brownsville, TN is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Brownsville.
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Start on Rudolph Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Rudolph Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 54
4.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Thornton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thornton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Washington Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lafayette Avenue
80 m · 5 sec · North Lafayette Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward West Main Street
136 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Brownsville.
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.
Rudolph Road
Start on Rudolph Road
5.78 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethel and Partly Cloudy near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Bethel and 6.5 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethel and Partly Cloudy near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Central Station
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 10.39 mi (16.72 km).
#1 Bethel
Bethel is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7436900, -89.2792400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,232 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939700, -89.2622900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Washington Avenue (-89.262208, 35.593995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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