How far is McMinnville, TN from Brentwood, TN?
The driving distance from McMinnville, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Brentwood.
-
1
Start on Walling Street
107 m · 18 sec · Walling Street
-
2
Turn left onto Sparta Street
598 ft · 12 sec · Sparta Street
-
3
Continue on Sparta Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sparta Street
-
4
Continue on Sparta Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Sparta Highway
-
5
Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Bone Cave Parkway
-
6
Continue on Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
-
7
Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
-
8
Take the exit slight right
1473 ft · 40 sec
-
9
Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
-
10
Turn straight onto Mayberry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
-
11
Turn right onto West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
-
12
Continue on Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway
-
13
Continue on Sparta Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway
-
14
Continue on Elmore Road
1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road
-
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
-
16
Turn left onto Genesis Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road
-
17
Take the ramp right
1199 ft · 29 sec
-
18
Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road
2221 ft · 56 sec
-
20
Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road
-
21
Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike
2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike
-
22
Turn left onto Chert Pit Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road
-
23
Continue on Andes Road
1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Brentwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Genesis Road
Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McMinnville and Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from McMinnville and 59.2 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McMinnville and Brentwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMinnville and Sunny near Brentwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 95.7 mi (154.02 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,776 |
| Coordinates | 35.6834000, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brentwood
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 42,876 |
| Coordinates | 35.9561900, -84.0951900 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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 22, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.