How far is Nolensville, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Nolensville, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.33 mi
03h 28m
Flight
143.97 mi
231.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.97 mi
Kilometers
231.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.33 mi
Kilometers
285.39 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nolensville
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nolensville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Nolensville
88.5 mi
01h 44m
To Brentwood
88.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nolensville Road

    10 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road

    2082 ft · 1 min · Nolensville Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newsome Lane

    55 m · 11 sec · Newsome Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rocky Fork Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rocky Springs Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rock Springs Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Blair Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    2067 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    142 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nolensville and Brentwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 81%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14.7 mi · 8%
Sam Ridley Parkway
5.51 mi · 3%
Jefferson Pike
3.8 mi · 2%
Rock Springs Road
2.91 mi · 2%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 44m from Nolensville
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Nolensville 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 Nolensville to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Nolensville and 88.8 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nolensville and Brentwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Nolensville and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nolensville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 143.97 mi (231.7 km).

Nolensville

#1 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.21
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.61 $47.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.62 $53.25
Premium $4.65 $29.13 $58.27
Diesel $5.30 $33.20 $66.41

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nolensville, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Nolensville is 22:37:19, although it is 23:37:19 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.