How far is Brentwood, TN from Germantown, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Germantown, TN is about 372.3 miles (599.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
372.28 mi
06h 54m
Flight
326.89 mi
526.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.89 mi
Kilometers
526.08 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.28 mi
Kilometers
599.12 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:36 PM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-15T12:41
Arrive Germantown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:24 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Brentwood
185.9 mi
03h 27m
To Germantown
186.4 mi
03h 27m

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
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    191.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 177 South: Germantown

    1768 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Germantown Parkway

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Germantown Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Germantown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southern Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Southern Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
201 mi · 54%
Nashville
155 mi · 42%
North Germantown Parkway
5.35 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
South Germantown Road
2.25 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

191 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
326.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 27m from Brentwood
Leave By
10:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372.3 miles (599.1 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Brentwood and 186.4 miles from Germantown.

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

The direct path is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.55 one way or $99.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brentwood and Germantown, 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 Germantown.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 326.89 mi (526.08 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
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#2 Germantown

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population39,240
Coordinates35.0867600, -89.8100900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)
End: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.14 gal
49.73 L · about $49.55
Round trip
$99.10
26.28 gal · 99.46 L
Estimated CO2
116.8 kg one way
Round trip: 233.6 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.55 $99.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.88 $111.77
Premium $4.65 $61.15 $122.31
Diesel $5.30 $69.69 $139.39

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 Germantown, TN. The current time in Brentwood is 12:41:52, although it is 11:41:52 in Germantown.

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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.