Origin
Knoxville, TN
Evening in Knoxville on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
185.3 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, TN
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Brentwood, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN covers 185.3 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henley Street, Western Avenue, Ailor Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.97 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
92.7 miles from Knoxville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 185.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henley Street 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 Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN is easy. At 3h 25m 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 Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ailor Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 440 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Henley Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Brentwood, TN.
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Start on Henley Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Henley Street
2
Continue on Henley Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Henley Street
3
Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Western Avenue
4
Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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Ailor Avenue
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 40 West, I 75 South
6
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
Nashville
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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I 440 West: Memphis
10
Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 65 South: Huntsville
13
Continue on 65: Huntsville
0.5 mi
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58 sec
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65: Huntsville
14
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
5 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood
16
Turn slight right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Old Hickory Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Franklin Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Franklin Road
18
Turn left onto Church Street East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Church Street East
19
Turn right onto Wilson Pike
26 ft
·
1 sec
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Wilson Pike
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.7 miles from Knoxville, TN, or about 1h 42m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.7 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN
This is one driving day of about 185.3 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Knoxville, 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 92.7 mi from Knoxville, TN · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 92.7 miles from Knoxville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brentwood, TN
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.97 one way
$57.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.81 | $63.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.94 | $11.86 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Brentwood, TN
Evening in Brentwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Johnson, TN
93 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
11 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
3h 25m 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 Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN covers 185.3 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henley Street, Western Avenue, Ailor Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.7 miles from Knoxville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN is easy. At 3h 25m 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 Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Knoxville, TN to Brentwood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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