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 Nashville, TN
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
172.5 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, TN
Kelly
Nashville, TN
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 172.5 miles between Brentwood and Nashville, expect a journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. Because this route is designed as a turn-heavy local drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget about $26 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you won't experience major geographic shifts, but the local road focus offers a different pace than a standard interstate commute. It is an ideal trip if you prefer a more engaged driving experience over a straight shot on a highway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.3 miles from Brentwood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip ditches the highway entirely, featuring a 0% highway share that keeps you on local roads throughout. You will navigate via Chert Pit Road, Middlebrook Pike, and North Cedar Bluff Road, ensuring a constant focus on the road ahead. Because the route is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, you won't find long, monotonous stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Chert Pit Road. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and navigation require your full attention. It is a technical, winding path that demands more engagement than your typical freeway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chert Pit Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brentwood, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brentwood, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chert Pit Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middlebrook Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cedar Bluff Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chert Pit Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on Andes Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Andes Road
2
Continue on Chert Pit Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Chert Pit Road
3
Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlebrook Pike
4
Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Bluff Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 40, I 75
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 40, I 75
6
Turn slight right onto I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
7
Merge slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
Nashville
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
11
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
12
Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
13
Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
James Robertson Parkway
14
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
128 ft
·
7 sec
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3rd Avenue North
15
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
16
Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 172.5-mile drive, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one day with ease. Plan for at least one stop to break up the technical nature of the local roads, which will help keep you fresh behind the wheel. Given the turn-heavy layout, checking your tire pressure before departure is a smart way to ensure your vehicle handles the corners well. Because there are no long, straight highway stretches, keep a close eye on your navigation to avoid missing turns on Middlebrook Pike or North Cedar Bluff Road. Starting your drive in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to navigate the turns safely and comfortably.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.3 miles from Brentwood, TN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.3 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, 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 172.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.3 mi from Brentwood, TN · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.3 miles from Brentwood, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nashville, TN
The final approach into Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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
$26.20 one way
$52.40 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.56 | $65.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.32 | $76.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.11 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.15 | $11.04 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Nashville, TN
Afternoon in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
86 mi in
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
2h 39m 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, TN to Nashville, TN covers 172.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chert Pit Road, Middlebrook Pike, North Cedar Bluff Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.3 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 $26.20 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Brentwood, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brentwood, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brentwood, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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