The drive from Jackson, TN to Brentwood Estates, TN covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Old Hickory Boulevard, Whitehall Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.1 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.06 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.
Midpoint
64.1 miles from Jackson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 128.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Old Hickory Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.1 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 109.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Old Hickory Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 115.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 128.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.9 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
115.9 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 196
Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
9
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
6
119.9 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
127 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|Maryland Way
Turn left onto Maryland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
127.5 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Turn right onto TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jackson, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN, road signs point toward Newsom Station, Bellevue and Belle Meade Plantation.
Newsom Station
115.9 mi in|~2h 6m
Bellevue
116.1 mi in|~2h 7m
Belle Meade Plantation
116.1 mi in|~2h 7m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
109.1 mi
1h 56m
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.9 mi
13m
Whitehall Street
4 mi
6m
Memphis-Bristol Highway
2 mi
3m
US 70
1.8 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
State Highway 100
0.7 mi
1m
Wilson Pike
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 109.1 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi·2 min·US 70
3
Turn right onto US 70
4.0 mi·6 min·Whitehall Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
109 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 40
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 196Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom StationUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft·3 sec
Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade PlantationUse the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto US 70S
2.0 mi·3 min·Memphis-Bristol Highway
9
Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Old Hickory Boulevard
10
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 100
11
Turn right onto SR 254
6.9 mi·11 min·Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto East Park Drive
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Park Drive
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Maryland Way
0.2 mi·20 sec·Maryland Way
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 252
0.3 mi·43 sec·Church Street East
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto TN 252
0.5 mi·56 sec·Wilson Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Meadowlawn Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Meadowlawn Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Meadowlawn Drive
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 64.1 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.1 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 11m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood Estates, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jackson, 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 Jackson, TN
This is one driving day of about 128.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 109.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.1 mi from Jackson, TN
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.1 miles.
Arriving in Brentwood Estates, TN
The final approach into Brentwood Estates, 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 Estates, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 128.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.06 one way
$40.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.02
$44.05
premium
$4.89
$24.69
$49.38
diesel
$5.61
$28.33
$56.65
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: 44.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.5
0
$13.47
$6.16
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
EV Truck/SUV
51.3
0
$17.96
$8.21
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Jackson, TN
Late night
in Jackson on Friday
Local time
12:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 to 10 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brentwood Estates, TN
Late night
in Brentwood Estates on Friday
Local time
12:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
11 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
2h 29m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jackson, TN to Brentwood Estates, TN covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Old Hickory Boulevard, Whitehall Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.1 miles from Jackson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.06 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 128.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.9 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jackson, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN, road signs point toward Newsom Station, Bellevue and Belle Meade Plantation.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
