How far is East Ridge, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.39 mi
03h 32m
Flight
178.13 mi
286.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.13 mi
Kilometers
286.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.39 mi
Kilometers
354.69 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ridge
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:33 AM to 10:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ridge
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From East Ridge
110 mi
01h 46m
To Gallatin
110.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Ridge and Gallatin.

  1. 1

    Start on Rosa Circle

    87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elgin Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Reeds Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Morelock Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2662 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ridge 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 62%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 24%
Davy Crockett Parkway
14.6 mi · 7%
South Water Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Morelock Road
0.68 mi
Elgin Drive
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

136 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
178.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
01h 46m from East Ridge
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving East Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Ridge to Gallatin?

The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from East Ridge and 110.3 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Gallatin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 178.13 mi (286.67 km).

East Ridge

#1 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population21,205
Coordinates36.2523200, -83.2512800
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosa Circle (-83.251496, 36.252076)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.44 L · about $29.34
Round trip
$58.68
15.56 gal · 58.88 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.34 $58.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.65 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $5.30 $41.27 $82.53

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Ridge, TN and Gallatin, TN. The current time in East Ridge is 06:29:24, although it is 05:29:24 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.