How far is Chattanooga, TN from Brentwood, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Brentwood.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
119.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Bell Road
794 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Bell Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bell Road
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cloverland Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Cloverland Drive
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Continue on Cloverland Drive
84 m · 17 sec · Cloverland Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · Church Street East
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Turn left onto Wilson Pike
8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Brentwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Chattanooga and 64.7 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Brentwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 107.3 mi (172.69 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brentwood
Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0331200, -86.7827800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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