How far is Morristown, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.67 mi
03h 31m
Flight
175.9 mi
283.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.9 mi
Kilometers
283.09 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.67 mi
Kilometers
350.31 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Gallatin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Morristown
105.4 mi
01h 45m
To Gallatin
112.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Henry Street

    38 m · 10 sec · North Henry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 62%
US 25W North
25.9 mi · 12%
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 6%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 3%
South Water Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

136 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
175.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 45m from Morristown
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown and Sunny near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Morristown and 112.2 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morristown and Sunny near Gallatin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 175.9 mi (283.09 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: North Henry Street (-83.29479, 36.214033)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.92
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.96 $57.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.66 $65.33
Premium $4.65 $35.74 $71.49
Diesel $5.30 $40.73 $81.47

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morristown, TN and Gallatin, TN. The current time in Morristown is 01:15:47, although it is 00:15:47 in Gallatin.

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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.