Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
174 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
The drive from Nashville, TN to Brentwood, TN covers 174 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dr, James Robertson Parkway, Interstate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.83 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
87 miles from Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 174 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dr | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James Robertson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Bluff Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cedar Bluff Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Brentwood, TN.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
Turn right onto Interstate Drive
Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road
Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike
Turn left onto Chert Pit Road
Continue on Andes Road
Arrive at your 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN
This is one driving day of about 174 miles and 2h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 87 miles from Nashville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$25.83 one way
$51.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| premium | $4.65 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $36.33 | $72.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Nashville on Saturday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
87 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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