How far is Johnson, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.66 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.71 mi
52.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.71 mi
Kilometers
52.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.66 mi
Kilometers
67.04 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Thu, Apr 30, 7:28 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 30, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-30T18:31
Arrive Brentwood
Thu, Apr 30, 7:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
9:30 PM EDT
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
Loudon
TN

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

From Johnson
20.8 mi
00h 28m
To Brentwood
20.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Raby Town Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Raby Town Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakland Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland Road
36.4 mi · 87%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 4%
Raby Town Road
1.46 mi · 3%
Chert Pit Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Middlebrook Pike
0.54 mi · 1%
Cedar Bluff Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Oakland Road

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 28m from Johnson
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson and Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Johnson and 20.8 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 32.71 mi (52.64 km).

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#1 Johnson

Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6723000, -84.5624300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson (-84.56243, 35.6723)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Brentwood. The current time is 18:31:14.

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.