How far is Jackson, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 302 miles (486.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.06 mi
04h 41m
Flight
265.51 mi
427.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.51 mi
Kilometers
427.29 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.06 mi
Kilometers
486.12 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Fri, May 29, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, May 30, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-29T15:12
Arrive Brentwood
Fri, May 29, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Jackson
150.3 mi
02h 20m
To Brentwood
151.7 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  6. 6

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

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

    166.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
167 mi · 55%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 41%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Chert Pit Road
0.84 mi
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

167 mi · 03h 02m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
265.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 20m from Jackson
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Slight 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 Jackson to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 302 miles (486.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.3 miles from Jackson and 151.7 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 265.51 mi (427.29 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)
End: Andes Road (-84.095591, 35.955998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.66 gal
40.35 L · about $40.20
Round trip
$80.40
21.32 gal · 80.7 L
Estimated CO2
94.7 kg one way
Round trip: 189.5 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.20 $80.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.34 $90.67
Premium $4.65 $49.61 $99.22
Diesel $5.30 $56.54 $113.08

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Jackson is 15:12:46, although it is 16:12:46 in Brentwood.

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.