Origin
Brentwood, TN
Late night in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, TN to Alcoa, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, TN
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Alcoa, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brentwood, TN to Alcoa, TN covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pellissippi Parkway, North Wright Road, Lovell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Pellissippi Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 20.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pellissippi Parkway and North Wright Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on Pellissippi Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pellissippi Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pellissippi Parkway and North Wright Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near SR 162 / Pellissippi Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.9 miles (SR 162 / Pellissippi Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 129; TN 115 / Alcoa Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 162 / Pellissippi Parkway
Merge onto SR 162 / Pellissippi Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11A
Toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
3
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 129; TN 115 / Alcoa Highway
Merge onto US 129; TN 115 / Alcoa Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Edison Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Edison Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Springbrook Road
At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brentwood, TN to Alcoa, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Maryville along the way.
Maryville
16.8 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pellissippi Parkway | 13 mi | 15m |
| North Wright Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Lovell Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Alcoa Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ball Camp Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Schaad Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Andes Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Edison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pellissippi Parkway
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, TN and Alcoa, TN.
1
Start on Andes Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Andes Road
2
Turn left onto Schaad Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Schaad Road
3
Continue on Ball Camp Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ball Camp Pike
4
Continue on SR 131
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lovell Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto SR 162
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Pellissippi Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 11A
Toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
8
Merge onto US 129; TN 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Alcoa Highway
9
Take the exit
332 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wright Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto East Edison Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Edison Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
Springbrook Road
13
Turn left onto Springbrook Road
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Springbrook Road
14
Continue on Springbrook Road
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Springbrook Road
15
Arrive at destination
Springbrook Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Alcoa, TN
Late night in Alcoa on Saturday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Alcoa, TN covers 20.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pellissippi Parkway, North Wright Road, Lovell Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.22 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 20.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.9 miles (SR 162 / Pellissippi Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (US 129; TN 115 / Alcoa Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Brentwood, TN to Alcoa, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Maryville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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