How far is Oak Ridge, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Oak Ridge, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.05 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.45 mi
16.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.45 mi
Kilometers
16.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.05 mi
Kilometers
21 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Ridge
2026-04-15T13:02
Arrive Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Ridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring Hill
TN

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

From Oak Ridge
6.5 mi
00h 09m
To Brentwood
6.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge and Brentwood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Illinois Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Pellissippi Parkway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardin Valley Road

    1087 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hardin Valley Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Hardin Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ball Camp Byington Road

    964 ft · 19 sec · Ball Camp Byington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Middlebrook Pike

    1023 ft · 26 sec · Middlebrook Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ball Camp Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Ball Camp Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Schaad Road

    3239 ft · 1 min · Schaad Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Andes Road

    2497 ft · 1 min · Andes Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oak Ridge Highway
4.24 mi · 32%
Pellissippi Parkway
2.61 mi · 20%
Hardin Valley Road
2.12 mi · 16%
North Illinois Avenue
1.97 mi · 15%
Ball Camp Pike
0.64 mi · 5%
Schaad Road
0.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Oak Ridge Highway

Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

4.24 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hill
00h 09m from Oak Ridge
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Oak Ridge and 6.5 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 10.45 mi (16.81 km).

Oak Ridge

#1 Oak Ridge

City in Tennessee, United States

Population29,340
Coordinates36.0103600, -84.2696400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Ridge (-84.26964, 36.01036)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Ridge and Brentwood. The current time is 13:02:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.