How far is Gallatin, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.56 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.51 mi
24.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.51 mi
Kilometers
24.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.56 mi
Kilometers
29.87 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in Gallatin
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-04-15T09:45
Arrive Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gallatin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hendersonville
TN

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

From Gallatin
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Goodlettsville
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin and Goodlettsville.

  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

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Conference Drive, Goodlettsville

    1536 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Conference Drive, Goodlettsville

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Conference Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Conference Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
13.2 mi · 71%
Long Hollow Pike
2.64 mi · 14%
Conference Drive
1.48 mi · 8%
North Conference Drive
0.48 mi · 3%
Red River Road
0.38 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

13.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendersonville
00h 12m from Gallatin
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gallatin to Goodlettsville?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hendersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Gallatin and 9.3 miles from Goodlettsville.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Hendersonville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

22 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Goodlettsville

#2 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin (-86.44666, 36.38838)
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 Goodlettsville. The current time is 09:45:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.