How far is Tusculum, TN from Brittontown, TN?

The driving distance from Tusculum, TN to Brittontown, TN is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
12.28 mi
00h 27m
Flight
6.93 mi
11.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.93 mi
Kilometers
11.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.77 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brittontown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Tusculum
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tusculum
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Brittontown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tusculum
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Eastview
TN

Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Tusculum
6.2 mi
00h 13m
To Brittontown
6.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tusculum and Brittontown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tusculum and Brittontown.

  1. 1

    Start on Sam Doak Drive

    40 m · 7 sec · Sam Doak Drive

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Erwin Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Erwin Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Kingsport Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Kingsport Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road

    1218 ft · 54 sec · Rock Quarry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rock Quarry Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Rock Quarry Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Babbs Mill Road

    2068 ft · 2 min · Babbs Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Brittontown Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Brittontown Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brittontown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tusculum and Brittontown.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingsport Highway
4.77 mi · 39%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
2.6 mi · 21%
Rock Quarry Road
2.03 mi · 17%
Brittontown Road
1.48 mi · 12%
Erwin Highway
0.99 mi · 8%
Babbs Mill Road
0.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kingsport Highway

Turn sharp right onto Kingsport Highway

4.77 mi · 00h 07m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastview
00h 13m from Tusculum
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tusculum and Rain Showers near Brittontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tusculum to Brittontown?

The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Eastview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Tusculum and 6.2 miles from Brittontown.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tusculum and Rain Showers near Brittontown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tusculum and Brittontown. Straight-line distance: 6.93 mi (11.15 km).

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#1 Tusculum

City in Tennessee, United States

Population2,669
Coordinates36.1751000, -82.7587600
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brittontown

Brittontown is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2728800, -82.7865500
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Tusculum (-82.75876, 36.1751)
End: Brittontown (-82.78655, 36.27288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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

There is no time difference between Tusculum and Brittontown. The current time is 02:40:59.

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.