How far is Nashville, TN from Brentwood, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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 Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Brentwood.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1718 ft · 44 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn right onto Interstate Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
918 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road
2221 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike
2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike
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Turn left onto Chert Pit Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road
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Continue on Andes Road
1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
Continue straight
86.1 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashville and Rain Showers near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Nashville and 87.6 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Brentwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashville and Rain Showers near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 150.9 mi (242.85 km).
#1 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: Andes Road (-84.095591, 35.955998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
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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