How far is Brentwood, TN from Springfield, TN?
The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Springfield, TN is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brentwood and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood and Springfield.
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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
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431: Springfield, Joelton
2117 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Whites Creek Pike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike
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Continue on Tom Austin Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
883 ft · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood and Springfield.
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
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brentwood and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to Springfield?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Brentwood and 99.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brentwood and Springfield, 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 Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 160.1 mi (257.66 km).
#1 Brentwood
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 42,876 |
| Coordinates | 35.9561900, -84.0951900 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 17,288 |
| Coordinates | 36.5092100, -86.8850000 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
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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