How far is Brentwood, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
174.23 mi
03h 19m
Flight
148.27 mi
238.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.27 mi
Kilometers
238.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.23 mi
Kilometers
280.39 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 PM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-15T10:36
Arrive Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:20 AM to 10:20 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
10:20 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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Brentwood
87 mi
01h 39m
To Goodlettsville
87.2 mi
01h 39m

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
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 Goodlettsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: The Hermitage

    1326 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2823 ft · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Rivergate Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rivergate Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    78 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2750 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
147 mi · 84%
I 40 West
9.6 mi · 6%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.07 mi · 4%
Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 1%
Robinson Road
1.61 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

147 mi · 02h 38m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 39m from Brentwood
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Brentwood and 87.2 miles from Goodlettsville.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.61 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 Goodlettsville, TN. The current time in Brentwood is 10:36:38, although it is 09:36:38 in Goodlettsville.

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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.