How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.73 mi
02h 38m
Flight
109.11 mi
175.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.73 mi
Kilometers
216.83 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-14T19:21
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East 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 East Chattanooga
67.4 mi
01h 19m
To Brentwood
67.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°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 East Chattanooga and Brentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Brentwood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Willow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Kelley Street

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    889 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    122.4 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Bell Road

    794 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cloverland Drive

    2546 ft · 1 min · Cloverland Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Cloverland Drive

    84 m · 17 sec · Cloverland Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Church Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Church Street East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
123 mi · 91%
Old Hickory Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Bell Road
2.57 mi · 2%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Church Street East
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 17m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 19m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East 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 East Chattanooga to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 67.4 miles from East Chattanooga and 67.4 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East 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 East 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 East Chattanooga and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 109.11 mi (175.59 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
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: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 East Chattanooga, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 19:21:32, although it is 18:21:32 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.