How far is Gallatin, TN from Collegedale, TN?
The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Collegedale, TN is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallatin and Collegedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin and Collegedale.
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Start on West Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Water Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
2259 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
999 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
1928 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Apison Pike
3 mi · 6 min · Apison Pike
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Continue on Apison Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Apison Pike
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Turn right onto Colcord Drive
21 m · 3 sec · Colcord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colcord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallatin and Collegedale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Collegedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallatin to Collegedale?
The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Gallatin and 79.9 miles from Collegedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gallatin and Collegedale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Collegedale.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Collegedale. Straight-line distance: 121.02 mi (194.77 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 Collegedale
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,400 |
| Coordinates | 35.0531300, -85.0502300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collegedale (-85.05023, 35.05313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
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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