How far is Brentwood, TN from Manchester, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Manchester, TN is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.47 mi
02h 59m
Flight
116.53 mi
187.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.53 mi
Kilometers
187.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.47 mi
Kilometers
229.29 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Brentwood
71.1 mi
01h 29m
To Manchester
71.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.9 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville

    1130 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mayberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway of America

    607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on H T Pelham Memorial Parkway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · H T Pelham Memorial Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Manchester Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Manchester Highway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto McMinnville Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · McMinnville Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    54 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Boulevard

    2819 ft · 57 sec · Hillsboro Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murfreesboro Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
45.9 mi · 32%
Sparta Highway
29.1 mi · 20%
Manchester Highway
11.7 mi · 8%
I 40 West
9.6 mi · 7%
Bone Cave Parkway
9.43 mi · 7%
Memorial Highway
7.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

45.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 29m from Brentwood
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brentwood and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Brentwood and 71.3 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brentwood and Sunny near Manchester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 116.53 mi (187.53 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Manchester

City in Tennessee

Population11,262
Coordinates35.4817400, -86.0886000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)
End: Manchester (-86.0886, 35.48174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.39 $42.79
Premium $4.65 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $5.30 $26.68 $53.36

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brentwood, TN and Manchester, TN. The current time in Brentwood is 03:40:30, although it is 02:40:30 in Manchester.

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.