How far is Gallatin, TN from Arlington, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Arlington, TN is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.33 mi
03h 54m
Flight
195.22 mi
314.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.22 mi
Kilometers
314.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.33 mi
Kilometers
338.5 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Gallatin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-04-15T00:39
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallatin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Gallatin
105 mi
01h 57m
To Arlington
105.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Red River Road

    2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    178 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2622 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2346 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hickory Withe Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrest Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Forrest Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
179 mi · 85%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
23.8 mi · 11%
Long Hollow Pike
1.96 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
Forrest Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Hickory Withe Road
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

178 mi · 03h 12m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
195.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 57m from Gallatin
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gallatin and Mostly 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 210.3 miles (338.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Gallatin and 105.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Johnsonville, 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 New Johnsonville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 195.22 mi (314.17 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin (-86.44666, 36.38838)
End: Arlington (-89.66147, 35.2962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.1 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.2 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallatin and Arlington. The current time is 00:39:05.

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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.