How far is Gallatin, TN from Arlington, TN?
The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Arlington, TN is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallatin and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin and Arlington.
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Start on West Main Street
1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Red River Road
2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road
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Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard
1735 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Old Hickory Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Clarksville
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Cumberland Drive
2949 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Continue on State Highway 13
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cumberland City Highway
2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Street
566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn right onto West Roby Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallatin and Arlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 24 West
Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gallatin and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallatin to Arlington?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 44.7 miles from Gallatin and 44.8 miles from Arlington.
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 18.9 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gallatin and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Coopertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coopertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 70.66 mi (113.71 km).
#1 Gallatin
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 44,335 |
| Coordinates | 36.3883800, -86.4466600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.3145000, -87.7130800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 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 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.92 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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