How far is Brentwood, TN from McMinnville, TN?
The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to McMinnville, TN is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brentwood and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood and McMinnville.
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Start on Andes Road
1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road
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Continue on Chert Pit Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike
2804 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike
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Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40, I 75
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
45.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville
1130 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Peavine Road
2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Turn left onto Sparta Highway
25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Turn left onto Mayberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America
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Take the ramp left
1536 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Sparta Street
2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Sparta Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sparta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Sparta Street
789 ft · 17 sec · Sparta Street
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Turn right onto Walling Street
107 m · 15 sec · Walling Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walling Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood and McMinnville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Brentwood and Sunny near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 58.4 miles from Brentwood and 58.5 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brentwood and McMinnville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Brentwood and Sunny near McMinnville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 95.7 mi (154.02 km).
#1 Brentwood
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 42,876 |
| Coordinates | 35.9561900, -84.0951900 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMinnville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,776 |
| Coordinates | 35.6834000, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: McMinnville (-85.76998, 35.6834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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