How far is Jackson, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
127.49 mi
02h 27m
Flight
117.41 mi
188.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.41 mi
Kilometers
188.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.49 mi
Kilometers
205.17 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 12:57 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, Apr 14, 3:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-14T10:30
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 12:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jackson
63.6 mi
01h 13m
To Brentwood
63.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 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

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station

    1221 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation

    47 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Memphis-Bristol Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 100

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 100

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Park Drive

    1187 ft · 41 sec · East Park Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Maryland Way

    947 ft · 21 sec · Maryland Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street East

    1761 ft · 43 sec · Church Street East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
113 mi · 89%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.92 mi · 6%
Memphis-Bristol Highway
2 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
State Highway 100
0.66 mi · 1%
Church Street East
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 57m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 13m from Jackson
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Jackson and 63.8 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 117.41 mi (188.95 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
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: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.14 $38.28
Premium $4.65 $20.94 $41.89
Diesel $5.30 $23.87 $47.74

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 Jackson and Brentwood. The current time is 10:30:24.

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.