How far is Gallatin, TN from Portland, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Portland, TN is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
15.99 mi
00h 19m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.74 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, Apr 25, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in Gallatin
Sat, Apr 25, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-04-25T09:43
Arrive Portland
Sat, Apr 25, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
White House
TN

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

From Gallatin
8 mi
00h 09m
To Portland
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Red River Road

    2026 ft · 38 sec · Red River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Red River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 25

    1 km · 59 sec · State Route 25

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 109

    13.9 mi · 16 min · State Route 109

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 109
13.9 mi · 87%
Red River Road
1.13 mi · 7%
State Route 25
0.63 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 109

Turn right onto State Route 109

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White House
00h 09m from Gallatin
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gallatin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

White House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Gallatin and 8 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gallatin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near White House

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

37 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

64 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Portland. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.38 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Portland

City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population13,301
Coordinates36.5817100, -86.5163800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin (-86.44666, 36.38838)
End: Portland (-86.51638, 36.58171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallatin and Portland. The current time is 09:43:20.

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.