How far is Brownsville, TN from Bethel, TN?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to Bethel, TN is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Bethel.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Washington Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Thornton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on State Route 54
4.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 54
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Turn left onto Rudolph Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Rudolph Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rudolph Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Bethel.
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.
Rudolph Road
Turn left onto Rudolph Road
5.78 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Bethel?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Brownsville and 6.4 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bradford.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Central Station
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 10.39 mi (16.72 km).
#1 Brownsville
Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,232 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939700, -89.2622900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Bethel is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7436900, -89.2792400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-89.27924, 35.74369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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