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Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
129.6 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
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Brentwood, TN
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The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Brentwood, TN covers 129.6 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, Old Hickory Boulevard, Bell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.7 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.26 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 129.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Old Hickory Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.7 miles on I 24.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Old Hickory Boulevard. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.6 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.2 miles (Cloverland Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 254: Bell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Cloverland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Church Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 119.7 mi | 2h 13m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Bell Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Church Street East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Cloverland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wilson Pike | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Brentwood, TN.
Start on TN 8
Turn left
Merge onto US 27
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 24
Take the exit
Turn left onto TN 254
Continue on TN 254
Turn left onto Cloverland Drive
Continue on Cloverland Drive
Turn right onto Church Street East
Turn left onto TN 252
Arrive at destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 129.6 miles and 2h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.8 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.7 miles.
The final approach into Brentwood, 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 Brentwood, 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.
Regular Gas
$20.26 one way
$40.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.94 | $49.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.61 | $57.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| Efficient EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.14 | $8.29 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Chattanooga on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Brentwood on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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