How far is Brentwood, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
163.41 mi
02h 40m
Flight
134.51 mi
216.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.51 mi
Kilometers
216.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.41 mi
Kilometers
262.98 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 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 Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 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 CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Brentwood
81.7 mi
01h 20m
To Gallatin
81.6 mi
01h 20m

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
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 83%
I 40 West
9.6 mi · 6%
South Water Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Chert Pit Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Middlebrook Pike
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

136 mi · 02h 26m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 20m from Brentwood
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brentwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Brentwood and 81.6 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brentwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 134.51 mi (216.47 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Andes Road (-84.095591, 35.955998)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.65 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $5.30 $30.60 $61.21

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, TN and Gallatin, TN. The current time in Brentwood is 00:43:14, although it is 23:43:14 in Gallatin.

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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.