How far is Cleveland, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.75 mi
03h 08m
Flight
122.93 mi
197.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.93 mi
Kilometers
197.83 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.75 mi
Kilometers
255.48 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 15, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-14T19:24
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
79.3 mi
01h 34m
To Brentwood
79.4 mi
01h 34m

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 Cleveland and Brentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Inman Street West

    21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest

    726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest

    1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    126.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Bell Road

    794 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cloverland Drive

    2546 ft · 1 min · Cloverland Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Cloverland Drive

    84 m · 17 sec · Cloverland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Church Street East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
127 mi · 80%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 14%
Old Hickory Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Bell Road
2.57 mi · 2%
Church Street East
0.79 mi
I 24 West
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

127 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
122.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 34m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Cleveland and 79.4 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland 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 Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 122.93 mi (197.83 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
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: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 Cleveland, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 19:24:00, although it is 18:24:00 in Brentwood.

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.