How far is Brentwood, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.42 mi
01h 40m
Flight
92.87 mi
149.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.87 mi
Kilometers
149.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-19T00:43
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
9:30 PM EDT
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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Brentwood
52.3 mi
00h 50m
To Chattanooga
52.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Andes Road

    1439 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2804 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40, I 75

    60 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 80%
I 40 West
9.6 mi · 9%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 6%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 2%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Chert Pit Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 50m from Brentwood
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brentwood and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Brentwood and 52.1 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brentwood and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 92.87 mi (149.46 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Andes Road (-84.095591, 35.955998)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.95 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.83
7.38 gal · 27.9 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.91 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $4.65 $17.17 $34.35
Diesel $5.30 $19.57 $39.14

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

There is no time difference between Brentwood and Chattanooga. The current time is 00:43:14.

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.