How far is Gallatin, TN from Germantown, TN?
The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Germantown, TN is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallatin and Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin and Germantown.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
190.7 mi · 3 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 177 South: Germantown
1768 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto North Germantown Parkway
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Germantown Parkway
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Continue on South Germantown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road
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Turn left onto Southern Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Southern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallatin and Germantown.
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 40 West
Merge slight left
191 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallatin to Germantown?
The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Gallatin and 114 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209 miles (336.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 208.95 mi (336.28 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 Germantown
City in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Population | 39,240 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -89.8100900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
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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