How far is White House, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from White House, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.33 mi
03h 30m
Flight
146.85 mi
236.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.85 mi
Kilometers
236.34 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.33 mi
Kilometers
288.6 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Mon, Jun 1, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in White House
Mon, Jun 1, 2:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White House
2026-06-01T07:59
Arrive Brentwood
Mon, Jun 1, 11:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White House
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From White House
89.5 mi
01h 45m
To Brentwood
89.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White House and Brentwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Portland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville

    2310 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White House 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
146 mi · 81%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
Portland Road
3.94 mi · 2%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Chert Pit Road
0.84 mi
Middlebrook Pike
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 38m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 45m from White House
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving White House and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White House to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 89.5 miles from White House and 89.8 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around White House and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 White House and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 146.85 mi (236.34 km).

White House

#1 White House

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population12,975
Coordinates36.4703200, -86.6513800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: White House (-86.65138, 36.47032)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between White House, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in White House is 07:59:12, although it is 08:59:12 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.