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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.56 mi
02h 30m
Flight
107.3 mi
172.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.3 mi
Kilometers
172.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.56 mi
Kilometers
208.5 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-14T19:05
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Chattanooga
64.8 mi
01h 15m
To Brentwood
64.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Bell Road

    794 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bell Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cloverland Drive

    2546 ft · 1 min · Cloverland Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Cloverland Drive

    84 m · 17 sec · Cloverland Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Church Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Church Street East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
120 mi · 93%
Old Hickory Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Bell Road
2.57 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Church Street East
0.79 mi · 1%
Cloverland Drive
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 13m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 15m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 107.3 mi (172.69 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brentwood

Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0331200, -86.7827800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.31 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
9.14 gal · 34.62 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 19:05:53, although it is 18:05:53 in Brentwood.

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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.