Origin
Martin, TN
Late night in Martin on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
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Current temp
75°F
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Trip from Martin, TN to Gallatin, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
157.6 mi
254 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martin, TN
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Gallatin, TN
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Trip Overview
This 162.1-mile journey from Martin, TN to Gallatin, TN is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 3 hours to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and communities for most of the trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. You'll experience a local feel throughout, with just one recommended stop along the way.
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
78.8 miles from Martin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 31.3 mi | 39m |
| I 24 | 29.3 mi | 31m |
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| Paris Highway | 23.3 mi | 34m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 15 mi | 17m |
| Ashland City Road | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| TN 22 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 31.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin, TN and Gallatin, TN.
1
Start on US 45E Business
77 ft
·
6 sec
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South Lindell Street
2
Turn left onto TN 431
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on TN 22
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
TN 22
4
Turn left onto SR 239
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pikeview Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto TN 54; TN 89
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pikeview Street
6
Turn right onto TN 54; TN 89
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on TN 54; TN 217
23 mi
·
34 min
·
Paris Highway
8
Continue on US 79
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fort Donelson Parkway
10
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lake Highway
12
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Donelson Parkway
13
Continue on US 79
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Fort Campbell Boulevard
15
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 41A; US 79
340 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 41A Bypass
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 41A Bypass
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ashland City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on TN 76
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
21
Merge onto I 24
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 24
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 40
Toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto TN 45
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 65
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
26
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
27
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Use the slight right lane.
28
Continue on SR 665
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
29
Continue on TN 25
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Red River Road
30
Continue on TN 25
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
TN 25
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive covering 162.1 miles, leaving in the morning is a good strategy to maximize your daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop and a fuel budget of $25, you won't need extensive planning for refueling or lengthy breaks. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile means paying close attention to navigation is key; keep an eye on your GPS or maps, especially as you enter and exit towns. Since this is a short trip, you have the advantage of flexibility – adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of local speed limits, as they can change frequently on these types of local roads.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.8 miles from Martin, TN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 miles.
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 35 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gallatin, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martin, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Martin, TN
This is one driving day of about 157.6 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Martin, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 31.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.8 miles from Martin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 140 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
TN 54; TN 89 / Pikeview Street
At end of road, turn left onto TN 54; TN 89 / Pikeview Street
Navigation decision point
4
91.9 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
US 41A Bypass / North Riverside Drive
Turn right onto US 41A Bypass / North Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
132.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
5
136.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 North: Louisville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
9
140 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
|
TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.64 one way
$49.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.05 | $54.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.33 | $60.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.80 | $69.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.55 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.79 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.06 | $10.09 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Gallatin, TN
Late night in Gallatin on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 59.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a road with a 'Turn-heavy local drive' personality, with a highway share of 0%, meaning you'll be on local roads for the entire 162.1 miles. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, anticipate a more engaging experience with frequent turns as you pass through various communities. The route is characterized by its directness, connecting you from Martin to Gallatin without significant stretches of uninterrupted driving. The lack of a 'longest stretch' data point suggests a consistent pattern of turns and changes in scenery as you traverse the local landscape. Be prepared for a driving experience that keeps you connected to the local environment.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near TN 54; TN 89 / Pikeview Street.
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 157.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 8.7 miles (TN 54; TN 89 / Pikeview Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.9 miles (US 41A Bypass / North Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 132.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 157.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Gallatin, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (TN 54; TN 89 / Pikeview Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.9 miles (US 41A Bypass / North Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 132.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Gallatin, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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