Origin
Brentwood, TN
Late night in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, TN to Knoxville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 12.4-mile drive from Brentwood to Knoxville, Tennessee, is a quick hop that can easily be completed in about 19 minutes. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a short trip within the Southeast region, with no overnight stays recommended. The estimated fuel cost is around $2, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily be on I-40 and local roads like Middlebrook Pike and Chert Pit Road. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous journey or as a segment of a larger Tennessee road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Middlebrook Pike | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Chert Pit Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Vanosdale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Andes Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buckingham Drive Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Andes Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Andes Road
2
Continue on Chert Pit Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chert Pit Road
3
Turn left onto SR 169
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Middlebrook Pike
4
Turn right onto Vanosdale Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Vanosdale Road
5
Turn left onto Buckingham Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Buckingham Drive Northwest
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto I 40; I 75
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
11
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 40; I 75
Merge onto I 40; I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 388
Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Knoxville, TN
Late night in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed experience, with approximately 49% of the route being highway driving. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 6.1 miles on I-40, providing a taste of faster travel. As you transition off the interstate, expect to navigate local roads such as Middlebrook Pike and Chert Pit Road, which will likely offer a different pace and driving feel. This blend means you'll get a bit of both worlds: efficient highway miles and more community-focused surface street navigation.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 40; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brentwood, TN and Knoxville, TN, road signs point toward Convention Center, Tennessee History Center and Museum Of Art.
Convention Center
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Tennessee History Center
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Museum Of Art
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Brentwood, TN
Full guide →Brentwood is a city in Tennessee.
Arriving in Knoxville, TN
Full guide →Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 40; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Knoxville, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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