How far is Brentwood, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.98 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.76 mi
15.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.76 mi
Kilometers
15.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.98 mi
Kilometers
22.5 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 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 Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Garland
TN

Place in Tennessee

From Brentwood
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To Knoxville
7.8 mi
00h 10m

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
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Middlebrook Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Middlebrook Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vanosdale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Vanosdale Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Buckingham Drive Northwest

    1122 ft · 29 sec · Buckingham Drive Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buckingham Drive Northwest
6.61 mi · 47%
Middlebrook Pike
2.86 mi · 20%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 6%
Chert Pit Road
0.83 mi · 6%
Vanosdale Road
0.68 mi · 5%
Henley Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Buckingham Drive Northwest

Merge slight left

3.24 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garland
00h 10m from Brentwood
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brentwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Garland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Brentwood and 7.8 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brentwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 9.76 mi (15.71 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Andes Road (-84.095591, 35.955998)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 Knoxville. The current time is 00:43:59.

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.