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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.16 mi
02h 30m
Flight
95.7 mi
154.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.7 mi
Kilometers
154.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.16 mi
Kilometers
190.16 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM EDT
Return by in McMinnville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Brentwood
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMinnville
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From McMinnville
59 mi
01h 15m
To Brentwood
59.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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. 1

    Start on Walling Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Walling Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sparta Street

    598 ft · 12 sec · Sparta Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sparta Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Sparta Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mayberry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Crossville Highway

    20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Elmore Road

    1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Genesis Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  24. 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.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesis Road
59.8 mi · 51%
Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 18%
Sparta Highway
14.9 mi · 13%
Memorial Highway
7.62 mi · 6%
Spencer Highway
3.14 mi · 3%
Bone Cave Parkway
2.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 15m from McMinnville
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Tennessee

Population13,776
Coordinates35.6834000, -85.7699800
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-85.76998, 35.6834)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McMinnville, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in McMinnville is 18:39:57, although it is 19:39:57 in Brentwood.

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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.