How far is Gallatin, TN from Lebanon, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
167.48 mi
03h 31m
Flight
124.5 mi
200.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.5 mi
Kilometers
200.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.48 mi
Kilometers
269.53 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-04-19T02:16
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Gallatin
83.8 mi
01h 45m
To Lebanon
83.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    21 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville

    999 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 64 East: Ooltewah

    1586 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lee Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest

    644 ft · 20 sec · Old Alabama Road Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rakestraw Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest

    2959 ft · 2 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest

    91 m · 13 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
111 mi · 66%
South Water Avenue
18.3 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
17.9 mi · 11%
I 75 North
10.4 mi · 6%
Lee Highway
3.44 mi · 2%
Pine Hill Road
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 45m from Gallatin
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gallatin and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 83.8 miles from Gallatin and 83.7 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gallatin and Lebanon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gallatin and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.36 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population38,086
Coordinates35.0514600, -84.9585600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin (-86.44666, 36.38838)
End: Lebanon (-84.95856, 35.05146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gallatin, TN and Lebanon, TN. The current time in Gallatin is 02:16:32, although it is 03:16:32 in Lebanon.

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.