How far is Dickson, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Dickson, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 214 miles (344.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.98 mi
04h 00m
Flight
184.19 mi
296.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.19 mi
Kilometers
296.43 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.98 mi
Kilometers
344.37 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 25, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Dickson
Sat, Apr 25, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickson
2026-04-25T02:07
Arrive Brentwood
Sat, Apr 25, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickson
9:00 PM CDT
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Dickson
106.8 mi
02h 00m
To Brentwood
107.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West College Street

    3115 ft · 1 min · West College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    166.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Andes Road

    1439 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
167 mi · 78%
SR 46
39.6 mi · 19%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Chert Pit Road
0.84 mi
West College Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

167 mi · 03h 02m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 00m from Dickson
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dickson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dickson to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 214 miles (344.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Dickson and 107.1 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickson and Brentwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dickson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 184.19 mi (296.43 km).

Dickson

#1 Dickson

City in Tennessee, USA

Population15,543
Coordinates36.0770000, -87.3877900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickson (-87.38779, 36.077)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.58 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.94
15.1 gal · 57.16 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.47 $56.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.11 $64.22
Premium $4.65 $35.14 $70.28
Diesel $5.30 $40.05 $80.09

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dickson, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Dickson is 02:07:44, although it is 03:07:44 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.