How far is Gallatin, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
165.18 mi
02h 41m
Flight
134.51 mi
216.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.51 mi
Kilometers
216.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.18 mi
Kilometers
265.83 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Gallatin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Brentwood
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallatin
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Gallatin
82 mi
01h 20m
To Brentwood
83.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    21 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville

    2310 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallatin 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
146 mi · 88%
South Water Avenue
14.6 mi · 9%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Chert Pit Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Middlebrook Pike
0.54 mi
Cedar Bluff Road
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 38m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 20m from Gallatin
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallatin and Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Gallatin and 83.2 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallatin and Sunny near Brentwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 134.51 mi (216.47 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
End: Andes Road (-84.095591, 35.955998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.06 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.66 gal · 44.12 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.59
Premium $4.65 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $5.30 $30.92 $61.84

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gallatin, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Gallatin is 18:40:05, although it is 19:40:05 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.