How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.61 mi
03h 21m
Flight
148.27 mi
238.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.27 mi
Kilometers
238.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.61 mi
Kilometers
281.01 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Goodlettsville
87.2 mi
01h 40m
To Brentwood
87.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2947 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rivergate Parkway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Rivergate Parkway

    3039 ft · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2747 ft · 49 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Knoxville

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    156.4 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodlettsville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
157 mi · 90%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.16 mi · 4%
Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Rivergate Parkway
1.6 mi · 1%
Robinson Road
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 40m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Goodlettsville and 87.4 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.61 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.32 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.64 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodlettsville, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Goodlettsville is 05:37:53, although it is 06:37:53 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.