How far is Johnson City, TN from Brentwood Estates, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Brentwood Estates, TN is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.09 mi
05h 23m
Flight
247.63 mi
398.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.63 mi
Kilometers
398.53 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.09 mi
Kilometers
468.46 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-19T06:04
Arrive Brentwood Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Johnson City
145.3 mi
02h 41m
To Brentwood Estates
145.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Brentwood Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Brentwood Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    132 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roan Street

    1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue

    1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    962 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    2298 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    565 ft · 14 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    1644 ft · 40 sec · Franklin Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 43 sec · Church Street East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wilson Pike

    2844 ft · 57 sec · Wilson Pike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Meadowlawn Drive

    1428 ft · 1 min · Meadowlawn Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meadowlawn Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Brentwood Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 53%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 19%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 5%
65
5.53 mi · 2%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 41m from Johnson City
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Brentwood Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Brentwood Estates?

The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Johnson City and 145.7 miles from Brentwood Estates.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Brentwood Estates.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Brentwood Estates. Straight-line distance: 247.63 mi (398.53 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brentwood Estates

City in United States of America

Population31,279
Coordinates36.0250600, -86.7791700
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Brentwood Estates (-86.77917, 36.02506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.88 L · about $38.73
Round trip
$77.46
20.54 gal · 77.76 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.73 $77.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.68 $87.36
Premium $4.65 $47.80 $95.59
Diesel $5.30 $54.47 $108.94

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 06:04:18, although it is 05:04:18 in Brentwood Estates.

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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.