How far is Arlington, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.91 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.66 mi
113.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.66 mi
Kilometers
113.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.91 mi
Kilometers
144.7 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T22:00
Arrive Gallatin
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coopertown
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Arlington
44.9 mi
00h 51m
To Gallatin
45 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Gallatin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Gallatin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Roby Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Cumberland City Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2625 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1219 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    932 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Red River Road

    2026 ft · 38 sec · Red River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Gallatin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashland City Road
38.4 mi · 43%
Cumberland City Highway
22.1 mi · 25%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 17%
Old Hickory Boulevard
3.91 mi · 4%
I 65 North
3.21 mi · 4%
State Highway 13
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ashland City Road

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 51m from Arlington
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Gallatin?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Arlington and 45 miles from Gallatin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.

Stop Ideas Near Coopertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coopertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coopertown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

36 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

37 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

115 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 70.66 mi (113.71 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: West Roby Street (-87.713078, 36.314523)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Gallatin. The current time is 22:00:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.