How far is Memphis, TN from Brentwood, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Brentwood.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
186.5 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
1221 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Memphis-Bristol Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 100
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Park Drive
1187 ft · 41 sec · East Park Drive
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Turn left onto Maryland Way
947 ft · 21 sec · Maryland Way
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Continue on Church Street East
1761 ft · 43 sec · Church Street East
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Turn right onto Wilson Pike
8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Brentwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
186 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Memphis 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 Memphis to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Memphis and 105.3 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 193.39 mi (311.23 km).
#1 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brentwood
Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0331200, -86.7827800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.36 | $78.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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