Origin
Brentwood, TN
Afternoon in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, TN to Germantown, TN
Drive Time
6h 54m
Distance
372.3 mi
599 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 43m
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6 AM
6h 54m
8 AM
7h 17m
10 AM
7h 2m
12 PM
7h 0m
3 PM
7h 3m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, TN
Kelly
Germantown, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 372.3 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Brentwood to Germantown is a straightforward trek across the state. Expect to spend approximately 6 hours and 54 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable day trip if you get an early start. Budget about $57 for fuel to cover the journey, which relies heavily on I-40. Because nearly the entire trip stays within the Southeast region, you will experience consistent landscape transitions as you move across the state. Whether you are heading west for business or a visit, this route offers a practical, high-speed connection between two major suburban hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.1 miles from Brentwood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 98% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant, long-haul stretch of 357.9 miles on I-40, which dominates the vast majority of your travel time. Once you move off the interstate, the character shifts as you navigate the Downtown Loop and eventually transition onto North Germantown Parkway to reach your destination. While the experience is largely about efficiency rather than technical driving, the high reliance on interstates ensures a steady, consistent pace for most of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 357.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and North Germantown Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 372.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
12.9 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
167.7 mi into trip
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~3h 4m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
169.8 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
7
173.2 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
7
364.3 mi into trip
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~6h 39m in
Take the exit toward TN 177 South: Germantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward TN 177 South: Germantown
Towns Along This Route
Between Brentwood, TN and Germantown, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.
Memphis
169.8 mi in
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~3h 8m
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via I 40
Louisville
170.9 mi in
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~3h 9m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 357.9 mi | 6h 28m |
| North Germantown Parkway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Germantown Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Cedar Bluff Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Chert Pit Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Middlebrook Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Andes Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 357.9 mi, about 6h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, TN and Germantown, TN.
1
Start on Andes Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Andes Road
2
Continue on Chert Pit Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chert Pit Road
3
Turn right onto SR 169
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlebrook Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Bluff Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
198 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 40, I 75
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
7
Merge onto I 40; I 75
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 40; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
191 mi
·
3 hr 26 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 16A
Toward TN 177 South: Germantown
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto TN 177
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Germantown Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on TN 177
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Germantown Road
Use the none lane.
17
Turn left onto Southern Avenue
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southern Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Southern Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your 6 hour and 54 minute drive comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony of the long I-40 stretch. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to beat traffic, especially when navigating the urban segments near the start and end of your journey. Since fuel costs are estimated at $57, you might want to fill up before hitting the interstate to avoid premium highway gas prices. Keep a close watch on your odometer during that 357.9-mile interstate run, as it is easy to lose track of time on such a lengthy, uninterrupted segment of road.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.1 miles from Brentwood, TN, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 357.9 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 82 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.1 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Germantown, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brentwood, 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, TN
This is one driving day of about 372.3 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Brentwood, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 357.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.1 mi from Brentwood, TN · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.1 miles from Brentwood, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 357.9 miles.
Arriving in Germantown, TN
The final approach into Germantown, 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 Germantown, TN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.55 one way
$113.10 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $62.34 | $124.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $70.28 | $140.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.71 | $165.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.09 | $17.87 |
| Efficient EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.58 | $14.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.9 | 1 | $52.12 | $23.83 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Germantown, TN
Afternoon in Germantown on Sunday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
6h 54m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brentwood, TN to Germantown, TN covers 372.3 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, North Germantown Parkway, Downtown Loop. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.1 miles from Brentwood, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 372.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brentwood, TN and Germantown, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.
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