How far is Clarksville, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.32 mi
01h 10m
Flight
47 mi
75.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47 mi
Kilometers
75.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.32 mi
Kilometers
92.24 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 7:28 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Tue, Apr 14, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-14T18:18
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 7:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Coopertown
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
28.6 mi
00h 35m
To Brentwood
28.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Brentwood.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood

    2298 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    565 ft · 14 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    1644 ft · 40 sec · Franklin Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 43 sec · Church Street East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Brentwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 67%
I 65 South
7.8 mi · 14%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 9%
Downtown Loop
1.03 mi · 2%
SR 254 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 35m from Clarksville
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Clarksville and 28.6 miles from Brentwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Coopertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coopertown, 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 Coopertown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

36 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

37 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

115 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 47 mi (75.64 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
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: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Brentwood. The current time is 18:18:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.