Origin
Nashville, TN
Morning in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Brentwood Estates, 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
11.8 mi
19 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 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, TN
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Brentwood Estates, TN
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
If you are heading from Nashville to Brentwood Estates, you are looking at a quick 11.8-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes. This short commute is entirely contained within Tennessee, keeping you within the Southeast region for the duration of your travel. Because of the limited distance, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight planning. You can easily complete the journey on a fuel budget of approximately $2. It is a highly practical route for those needing to move between these two areas efficiently without the hassle of a long-haul drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Church Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Meadowlawn Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 14th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
At end of 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 US 70
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
14th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Knoxville, Huntsville
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 40; I 65
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Downtown Loop
6
Take the exit onto I 65
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 65
Exit 210
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 74B
Toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto SR 254
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Franklin Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 252
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Church Street East
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto TN 252
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wilson Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Meadowlawn Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadowlawn Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Meadowlawn Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward Knoxville, Huntsville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Knoxville, Huntsville
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 65
Take the exit onto I 65 toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 210
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74B
Toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Bren...
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 252 / Church Street East
Turn left onto SR 252 / Church Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Turn right onto TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brentwood Estates, TN
Morning in Brentwood Estates on Sunday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
30 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 19-minute journey is a highway-focused drive, with 65% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate through the Downtown Loop and onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard before merging onto I-65. The most significant portion of your travel involves a 7.7-mile stretch on I-65, which serves as the backbone of the route. Expect a fast-paced environment that transitions quickly from urban city streets to interstate driving, making it a functional rather than scenic experience.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Downtown Loop. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Nashville, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Huntsville and Brentwood.
Knoxville
1.2 mi in
|
~4m
Huntsville
1.2 mi in
|
~4m
Brentwood
9.8 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.8 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 (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brentwood Estates, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brentwood Estates, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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