Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Late night in Spring Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, 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
1h 16m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hill, TN
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Gallatin, TN
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Trip Overview
This 62.4-mile drive from Spring Hill, TN to Gallatin, TN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via I-65 and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, with a portion on I-24, making for a mostly highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick journey. The drive connects two points within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transit between these Tennessee communities. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 15 mi | 17m |
| I 24 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Columbia Pike | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Loop | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 22.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Gallatin, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 31
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
4
Merge onto I 840
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 31B
Toward I 65 North: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 65
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
10
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 24
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
14
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.
15
Continue on SR 665
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
16
Continue on TN 25
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Red River Road
17
Continue on TN 25
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
TN 25
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Spring Hill, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
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 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward I 65 North: Nashville
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
9
32.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Downtown Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
9
44.7 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
$9.76 one way
$19.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Belle Meade, TN
31 mi in
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
6 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
1h 16m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.6 miles on I-65, offering a period of consistent speed. This drive transitions between the interstate feel of I-65 and the approach to Gallatin via Vietnam Veterans Boulevard and I-24. While not a purely scenic route, it provides a functional and direct path between your starting and ending points, characterized by its efficiency rather than winding backroads. You'll experience the typical flow of traffic associated with these major roadways.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Spring Hill, TN and Gallatin, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Huntsville
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Louisville
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Knoxville
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Chattanooga
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 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 Gallatin, 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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