How far is Gallatin, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
39.22 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.88 mi
49.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.22 mi
Kilometers
63.12 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 6:54 PM CDT
Return by in Gallatin
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-04-14T18:05
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 6:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Goodlettsville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Gallatin
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Brentwood
19.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
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 Gallatin and Brentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Red River Road

    2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood

    2298 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    565 ft · 14 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    1644 ft · 40 sec · Franklin Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 43 sec · Church Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
23.8 mi · 61%
I 65 South
7.8 mi · 20%
I 24 East
2.77 mi · 7%
Long Hollow Pike
1.96 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
1.03 mi · 3%
SR 254 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

15.1 mi · 00h 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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodlettsville
00h 24m from Gallatin
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gallatin 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 Gallatin to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Gallatin and 19.6 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

20 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

63 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.7 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
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: Gallatin (-86.44666, 36.38838)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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

There is no time difference between Gallatin and Brentwood. The current time is 18:05:52.

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.