Trip from Nashville, TN to Brentwood Estates, TN

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.8 mi

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Nashville, TN to Brentwood Estates, TN covers 11.8 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dr, 14th Avenue North, Knoxville for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.9 miles from Nashville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dr is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dr Unavailable Refreshing
14th Avenue North Unavailable Refreshing
Knoxville Unavailable Refreshing
Downtown Loop Unavailable Refreshing
I 65 South Unavailable Refreshing
SR 254 West Unavailable Refreshing
Old Hickory Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Franklin Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Dr — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN.

1

Start on the route

0.4 mi · 2 min · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
3

Turn left onto 14th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 14th Avenue North
4

Take the ramp slight left toward Knoxville, Huntsville

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Knoxville, Huntsville
5

Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville

7.7 mi · 8 min · I 65 South: Huntsville
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood

0.4 mi · 57 sec · SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood
8

Turn slight right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
9

Turn left onto Franklin Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Franklin Road
10

Turn left onto Church Street East

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Church Street East
11

Turn right onto Wilson Pike

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Wilson Pike
12

Turn left onto Meadowlawn Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Meadowlawn Drive
13

Arrive at your destination

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 5.9 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 9m 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 11.8 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.9 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN

This is one driving day of about 11.8 miles and 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nashville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.9 mi from Nashville, TN · 9m into the drive

Downtown Franklin, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

6 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

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Nashville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.75 one way

$3.50 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $1.98 $3.95
premium $4.65 $2.16 $4.32
diesel $5.30 $2.46 $4.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.24 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.03 $0.47
EV Truck/SUV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Nashville, TN

Morning in Nashville on Saturday

Local time

7:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Brentwood Estates, TN

Morning in Brentwood Estates on Saturday

Local time

7:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Franklin, TN

6 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 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

19m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Nashville, TN to Brentwood Estates, TN covers 11.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dr, 14th Avenue North, Knoxville. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Nashville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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.

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