How far is Brentwood, TN from Dickson, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Dickson, TN is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.59 mi
03h 59m
Flight
184.19 mi
296.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.19 mi
Kilometers
296.43 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.59 mi
Kilometers
343.74 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:40 PM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Dickson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Brentwood
106.6 mi
01h 59m
To Dickson
106.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°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 and Dickson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Andes Road

    1468 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 right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    35.1 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East College Street

    3115 ft · 1 min · East College Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 72%
I 40 West
45.2 mi · 21%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Chert Pit Road
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 59m from Brentwood
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Mostly Sunny near Dickson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Brentwood and 106.9 miles from Dickson.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, 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 Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Dickson. Straight-line distance: 184.19 mi (296.43 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Dickson

City in Tennessee, USA

Population15,543
Coordinates36.0770000, -87.3877900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)
End: Dickson (-87.38779, 36.077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.53 L · about $28.43
Round trip
$56.87
15.08 gal · 57.06 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.43 $56.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.65 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $5.30 $39.99 $79.98

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brentwood, TN and Dickson, TN. The current time in Brentwood is 12:40:35, although it is 11:40:35 in Dickson.

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.