How far is Gallatin, TN from Smyrna, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.26 mi
02h 23m
Flight
109.29 mi
175.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.29 mi
Kilometers
175.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.26 mi
Kilometers
225.73 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sat, May 30, 11:47 PM CDT
Return by in Gallatin
Sun, May 31, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-05-30T21:24
Arrive Smyrna
Sat, May 30, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallatin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Gallatin
71 mi
01h 11m
To Smyrna
69.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Buena Vista Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Buck Ditch Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
81.8 mi · 58%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
23.8 mi · 17%
US 641
13.9 mi · 10%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Smyrna Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Long Hollow Pike
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

81.2 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
01h 11m from Gallatin
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gallatin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Gallatin and 69.2 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gallatin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 109.29 mi (175.89 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
End: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallatin and Smyrna. The current time is 21:24:15.

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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.