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

The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.93 mi
01h 54m
Flight
92.04 mi
148.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.04 mi
Kilometers
148.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.93 mi
Kilometers
159.22 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ridge
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ridge
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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From East Ridge
49.5 mi
00h 57m
To Brentwood
49.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ridge 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
93.1 mi · 94%
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

I 75 North

Merge slight left

92.2 mi · 01h 42m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 57m from East Ridge
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Ridge and Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Ridge to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from East Ridge and 49.5 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Ridge and Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 92.04 mi (148.12 km).

East Ridge

#1 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population20,979
Coordinates35.0142400, -85.2519000
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ridge (-85.2519, 35.01424)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Ridge and Brentwood. The current time is 01:06:51.

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.