How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
18.93 mi
00h 25m
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
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Gallatin
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hendersonville
TN

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Conference Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Conference Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto TN 386 North: Gallatin

    934 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Red River Road

    2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
13.8 mi · 73%
Long Hollow Pike
2.63 mi · 14%
Conference Drive
1.39 mi · 7%
Red River Road
0.38 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.3 mi · 2%
TN 386 North
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

13.8 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendersonville
00h 12m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Goodlettsville and 9.6 miles from Gallatin.

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 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gallatin.

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 Goodlettsville and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 Goodlettsville and Gallatin. The current time is 05:37:54.

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.