How far is Germantown, TN from Gallatin, TN?
The driving distance from Germantown, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Gallatin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Gallatin.
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Start on Southern Avenue
782 ft · 41 sec · Southern Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnny Lane
722 ft · 38 sec · Johnny Lane
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Turn left onto Dogwood Road
1033 ft · 30 sec · Dogwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Germantown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road
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Continue on South Germantown Parkway
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Germantown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
190.6 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Red River Road
2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown and Gallatin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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 Germantown and Sunny near Gallatin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Gallatin?
The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 Germantown and 116.8 miles from Gallatin.
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 21.5 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Gallatin.
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 Germantown and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 208.95 mi (336.28 km).
#1 Germantown
City in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Population | 39,240 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -89.8100900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gallatin
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 44,335 |
| Coordinates | 36.3883800, -86.4466600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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