How far is Red Bank, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Red Bank, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
194.91 mi
03h 21m
Flight
158.28 mi
254.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.28 mi
Kilometers
254.73 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.91 mi
Kilometers
313.67 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Red Bank
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-04-19T02:47
Arrive Gallatin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:22 AM to 10:22 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
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
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 Red Bank
95.7 mi
01h 40m
To Gallatin
99.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
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 Red Bank and Gallatin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Gallatin.

  1. 1

    Start on Pam Lane

    37 m · 6 sec · Pam Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

    2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cavern Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road

    2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    13.8 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    27 mi · 36 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
132 mi · 68%
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
40.8 mi · 21%
South Water Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Cavern Road
1.25 mi · 1%
Old Cades Cove Road
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 21m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 40m from Red Bank
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Red Bank 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 Red Bank to Gallatin?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 95.7 miles from Red Bank and 99.2 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Red Bank and Chance Rain Showers near Gallatin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 158.28 mi (254.73 km).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,881
Coordinates35.6434200, -83.7682300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Pam Lane (-83.768551, 35.643495)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 Red Bank, TN and Gallatin, TN. The current time in Red Bank is 02:47:26, although it is 01:47:26 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.