How far is Germantown, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Germantown, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 372.6 miles (599.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
372.64 mi
06h 56m
Flight
326.89 mi
526.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.89 mi
Kilometers
526.08 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.64 mi
Kilometers
599.7 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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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 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Thu, May 14, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Germantown
Thu, May 14, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-05-13T22:03
Arrive Brentwood
Thu, May 14, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Germantown
186.1 mi
03h 28m
To Brentwood
186.5 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southern Avenue

    782 ft · 41 sec · Southern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Johnny Lane

    722 ft · 38 sec · Johnny Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dogwood Road

    1033 ft · 30 sec · Dogwood Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Germantown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Germantown Parkway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Germantown Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    190.6 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    166.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
191 mi · 51%
I 40 East
167 mi · 45%
South Germantown Parkway
5.59 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
South Germantown Road
2.22 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

191 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
326.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 28m from Germantown
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Germantown and Chance 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 Germantown to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 372.6 miles (599.7 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.1 miles from Germantown and 186.5 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.59 one way or $99.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Germantown 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 Germantown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 326.89 mi (526.08 km).

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#1 Germantown

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population39,240
Coordinates35.0867600, -89.8100900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.15 gal
49.78 L · about $49.59
Round trip
$99.18
26.3 gal · 99.56 L
Estimated CO2
116.9 kg one way
Round trip: 233.7 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.59 $99.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.93 $111.85
Premium $4.65 $61.20 $122.40
Diesel $5.30 $69.75 $139.50

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Germantown, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Germantown is 22:03:16, although it is 23:03:16 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.