How far is Cookeville, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Cookeville, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
94.92 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.85 mi
128.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.85 mi
Kilometers
128.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.92 mi
Kilometers
152.76 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 26, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Cookeville
Sun, Apr 26, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cookeville
2026-04-26T14:47
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 26, 4:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cookeville
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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Cookeville
47.4 mi
00h 55m
To Brentwood
47.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cookeville and Brentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Dixie Avenue

    82 m · 19 sec · South Dixie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cookeville 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Spring Street
90.8 mi · 96%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 2%
Chert Pit Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Middlebrook Pike
0.54 mi · 1%
Cedar Bluff Road
0.42 mi
Andes Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

East Spring Street

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 35m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
00h 55m from Cookeville
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cookeville 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 Cookeville to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Cookeville and 47.5 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cookeville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 79.85 mi (128.5 km).

Cookeville

#1 Cookeville

City in Tennessee, United States

Population35,060
Coordinates36.1628400, -85.5016400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Cookeville (-85.50164, 36.16284)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.65 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $5.30 $17.77 $35.54

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cookeville, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Cookeville is 14:47:00, although it is 15:47:00 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.