How far is Brentwood Estates, TN from Columbia, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood Estates, TN to Columbia, TN is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.89 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.75 mi
51.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.59 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Brentwood Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood Estates
2026-04-15T00:41
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood Estates
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Brentwood Estates
19.4 mi
00h 22m
To Columbia
19.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood Estates and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadowlawn Drive

    1380 ft · 1 min · Meadowlawn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilson Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Wilson Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 45 sec · Church Street East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Franklin Road

    1586 ft · 32 sec · Franklin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    116 m · 7 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Garden Street

    2506 ft · 58 sec · North Garden Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
28.1 mi · 72%
Bear Creek Pike
7.14 mi · 18%
Nashville Highway
1.38 mi · 4%
Wilson Pike
0.54 mi · 1%
North Garden Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Church Street East
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 22m from Brentwood Estates
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood Estates and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brentwood Estates to Columbia?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Brentwood Estates and 19.4 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brentwood Estates and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood Estates and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.1 km).

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#1 Brentwood Estates

City in United States of America

Population31,279
Coordinates36.0250600, -86.7791700
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood Estates (-86.77917, 36.02506)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood Estates and Columbia. The current time is 00:41:14.

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.