How far is Brentwood Estates, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood Estates, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
290.47 mi
04h 31m
Flight
247.63 mi
398.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.63 mi
Kilometers
398.53 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.47 mi
Kilometers
467.47 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood Estates
2026-04-19T06:07
Arrive Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood Estates
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Brentwood Estates
145.2 mi
02h 15m
To Johnson City
145.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood Estates and Johnson City.

  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

    1906 ft · 34 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    2390 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2341 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville

    2515 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
208 mi · 72%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 19%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 5%
Old Hickory Boulevard
5.59 mi · 2%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 mi · 1%
I 24 West
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 06m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 15m from Brentwood Estates
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Brentwood Estates and Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brentwood Estates to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Brentwood Estates and 145.3 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.65 one way or $77.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Brentwood Estates and Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood Estates and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 247.63 mi (398.53 km).

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#1 Brentwood Estates

City in United States of America

Population31,279
Coordinates36.0250600, -86.7791700
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadowlawn Drive (-86.779172, 36.02507)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.8 L · about $38.65
Round trip
$77.31
20.5 gal · 77.6 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.65 $77.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.59 $87.19
Premium $4.65 $47.70 $95.41
Diesel $5.30 $54.37 $108.73

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 Brentwood Estates, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in Brentwood Estates is 06:07:51, although it is 07:07:51 in Johnson City.

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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.