Gallatin, TN Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Gallatin, TN is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 217-mile quick runs to 240-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gallatin, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
266.5 mi
Kingsport, TN
Quickest Drive
3h 58m
Lakeland, TN
Plan Around Gallatin, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Gallatin, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Gallatin, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gallatin, TN
Driving from Gallatin, TN
Expect an average of 228 miles and about 4h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Gallatin, TN. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 240 miles (4h 30m), while the shortest is just 217 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Gallatin, TN include Greeneville, TN (240.2 mi, 4h 30m), Millington, TN (228.1 mi, 4h 13m), Germantown, TN (227.6 mi, 4h 15m), and Lakeland, TN (216.5 mi, 3h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 228-mile trip from Gallatin, TN, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Gallatin, TN and 2 routes heading into Gallatin, TN, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 217 to 240 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gallatin, TN covers 240 miles and takes approximately 4h 30m. Shorter options start at just 217 miles.
The average route from Gallatin, TN runs about 228 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 228-mile trip from Gallatin, TN costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gallatin, TN include Greeneville, TN, Millington, TN, Germantown, TN and Lakeland, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gallatin, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
46,667
Median Income
$73,589
Median Home Value
$343,700
Median Age
37.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Gallatin, TN at a Glance
Founded
1802
Elevation
538 ft
Area
32 mi²
Notable People from Gallatin, TN
A sampling of people born in Gallatin, TN.
Huell Howser
1945–2013
American television personality (1945-2013)
Tennys Sandgren
1991
American tennis player
William M. Gwin
1805–1885
American politician (1805-1885)
Charles B. Mitchel
1815–1864
American politician (1815-1864)
William Read Scurry
1821–1864
Confederate Army general
Robert Desha
1791–1849
American politician (1791-1849)
Johnny Maddox
1927–2018
American musician (1927–2018)
Balie Peyton
1803–1878
American politician (1803-1878)
Rezin Bowie
1793–1841
inventor, Louisiana legislator
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Gallatin, TN.
Isaac Franklin Plantation
plantation house in Gallatin, Tennessee, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q2464943), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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