Origin
Brentwood Estates, TN
Late night in Brentwood Estates on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood Estates, TN to Columbia, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
45m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood Estates, TN
Andy Staver
Columbia, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brentwood Estates, TN to Columbia, TN covers 38.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Bear Creek Pike, Nashville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.4 miles from Brentwood Estates, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 38.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Bear Creek Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Bear Creek Pike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 252 / Church Street East.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 252 / Church Street East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 31 / Franklin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 252 / Church Street East
Turn left onto SR 252 / Church Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 31 / Franklin Road
Turn right onto US 31 / Franklin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
29.7 mi into trip
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~34m in
Take the exit toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
29.9 mi into trip
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~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 412: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brentwood Estates, TN and Columbia, TN, road signs point toward 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
99: Columbia
29.7 mi in
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~34m
Chapel Hill
29.7 mi in
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~34m
412: Columbia
29.9 mi in
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~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 27.8 mi | 29m |
| Bear Creek Pike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Nashville Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Wilson Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Garden Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Church Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Meadowlawn Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 27.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood Estates, TN and Columbia, TN.
1
Start on Meadowlawn Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Meadowlawn Drive
2
Turn right onto TN 252
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Wilson Pike
3
Turn left onto SR 252
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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Church Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 254
380 ft
·
6 sec
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Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
7
Merge onto I 65
28 mi
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29 min
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I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
9
Keep slight right at fork
162 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
10
Turn right onto US 412
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Bear Creek Pike
11
Turn left onto US 31; US 412 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Nashville Highway
12
Continue on US 31; US 412 Business
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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North Garden Street
13
Turn left onto West 7th Street
79 ft
·
2 sec
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West 7th Street
14
Arrive at destination
West 7th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.4 miles from Brentwood Estates, TN, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.9 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brentwood Estates, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brentwood Estates, TN
This is one driving day of about 38.9 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brentwood Estates, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 27.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Brentwood Estates, TN · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Brentwood Estates, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbia, TN
The final approach into Columbia, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbia, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbia, TN
Late night in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brentwood Estates, TN to Columbia, TN covers 38.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Bear Creek Pike, Nashville Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Brentwood Estates, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 252 / Church Street East): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 31 / Franklin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brentwood Estates, TN and Columbia, TN, road signs point toward 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
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