How far is Lebanon, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.57 mi
02h 54m
Flight
124.5 mi
200.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
169.57 mi
Kilometers
272.9 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
9:30 PM EDT
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Lebanon
84.6 mi
01h 27m
To Gallatin
85 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tunnel Hill Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest

    1321 ft · 58 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest

    1937 ft · 1 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rakestraw Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest

    644 ft · 23 sec · Old Alabama Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pine Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lee Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Lee Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville

    3232 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike

    1510 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Pike

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Central Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
111 mi · 66%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18.5 mi · 11%
Central Pike
16.8 mi · 10%
South Lee Highway
13.7 mi · 8%
Pine Hill Road
2.67 mi · 2%
South Water Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

111 mi · 02h 06m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 27m from Lebanon
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lebanon and 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 Lebanon to Gallatin?

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Lebanon and 85 miles from Gallatin.

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 45.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lebanon and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.36 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population38,086
Coordinates35.0514600, -84.9585600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Tunnel Hill Road (-84.958607, 35.051483)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.65 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.3 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 Lebanon, TN and Gallatin, TN. The current time in Lebanon is 01:35:26, although it is 00:35:26 in Gallatin.

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.