Origin
Lebanon, TN
Late night in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, TN to Gallatin, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, TN
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Gallatin, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip between Lebanon and Gallatin, Tennessee, this 19.1-mile journey is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via SR 109, Lebanon Road, and West Main Street as you move through the Southeast. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive that requires no overnight stays. The route offers a simple transition between these two Tennessee towns, keeping the logistics minimal so you can focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 109 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Lebanon Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Water Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 109
— 9.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, TN and Gallatin, TN.
1
Start on US 231; US 70 Business
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 70 Business
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 70
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Road
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
5
Turn right onto SR 109
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 109
6
Continue on South Water Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Water Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto TN 25
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
TN 25
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 109
Turn right onto SR 109
Navigation decision point
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
TN 25 / West Main Street
Turn left onto TN 25 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Gallatin, TN
Late night in Gallatin on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
25 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
30m 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 is a mixed drive that balances local street navigation with faster highway segments. You will spend about 48% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced local roads. A significant portion of your travel includes a 9.1-mile stretch on SR 109, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. As you transition between the various road types, you will notice the rhythm of the drive shifting from town center traffic to more open highway cruising. It is a functional and efficient route that moves you quickly from start to finish without any required stops.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on SR 109.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near SR 109.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lebanon, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 30m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (SR 109): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (TN 25 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Lebanon, TN
Full guide →Lebanon is the county seat of Wilson County, which is in Middle Tennessee.
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 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on SR 109. 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 8.2 miles (SR 109): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (TN 25 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gallatin, 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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