How far is Clinton, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Clinton, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.9 mi
02h 47m
Flight
130.48 mi
209.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.48 mi
Kilometers
209.98 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.9 mi
Kilometers
263.77 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Gallatin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Clinton
81.8 mi
01h 23m
To Gallatin
82 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2745 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2659 ft · 50 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
120 mi · 73%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 6%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.13 mi · 4%
East Tri County Boulevard
4.57 mi · 3%
South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.13 mi · 1%
Hannah Highway
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 23m from Clinton
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Clinton and 82 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clinton and Gallatin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Gallatin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 130.48 mi (209.98 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,119
Coordinates36.1034100, -84.1318600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-84.131776, 36.103265)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.59
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.80 $43.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.65 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.30 $30.66 $61.31

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clinton, TN and Gallatin, TN. The current time in Clinton is 00:40:28, although it is 23:40:28 in Gallatin.

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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.