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Trip from White House, 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

24m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Tennessee, United States of America

White House, TN

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city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Gallatin, TN

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between White House and Gallatin, you are in for a quick, straightforward local trip across Tennessee. Covering just 15.4 miles, this journey typically takes about 22 minutes to complete under normal conditions. Because the entire route stays on local roads rather than major interstates, it is perfectly suited for a simple day trip or a quick commute. You can budget approximately $2 for fuel, making this an extremely affordable excursion. Since both towns reside within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. This drive is ideal for those who prefer avoiding high-speed highway traffic in favor of a direct, functional route.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
TN 25 10.8 mi 16m
Portland Road 3.9 mi 6m
Red River Road 0.4 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: TN 25 — 10.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White House, TN and Gallatin, TN.

1

Start on SR 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · Portland Road
2

Turn right onto TN 25

11 mi · 16 min · TN 25
3

At end of road, turn left onto TN 25

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Red River Road
4

Continue on TN 25

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Arrive at destination

TN 25

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | TN 25

Turn right onto TN 25

Navigation decision point

4
14.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | TN 25 / Red River Road

At end of road, turn left onto TN 25 / Red River Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.41 one way

$4.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.64 $5.29
premium $4.89 $2.96 $5.93
diesel $5.61 $3.40 $6.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

White House, TN

Morning in White House on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gallatin, TN

Morning in Gallatin on Sunday

Local time

9:36 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

1 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

24m 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 turn-heavy experience as you navigate this 15.4-mile path through the local landscape. You will spend your entire time on local roads, specifically Red River Road and West Main Street, as there is zero highway share on this route. Because the drive consists entirely of local roads, there is no "longest stretch" of uninterrupted highway driving to speak of. The road's personality is defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed cruising, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. It is a practical, no-frills drive that gets you from point A to point B without the monotony of interstate travel.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on TN 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TN 25 and Portland Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near TN 25.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from White House, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 24m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (TN 25): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (TN 25 / Red River Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on TN 25. 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 3.9 miles (TN 25): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (TN 25 / Red River Road): 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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