How far is Springfield, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Springfield, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
31.01 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.76 mi
41.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.76 mi
Kilometers
41.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.91 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Gallatin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Cross Plains
TN

Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Springfield
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Gallatin
15.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red River Road

    2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1601 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 5th Avenue
30.3 mi · 98%
Red River Road
0.38 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East 5th Avenue

Continue straight

22.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Plains
00h 22m from Springfield
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Cross Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Springfield and 15.5 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cross Plains

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains.

BUS

Nashville, TN

45 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

60 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

116 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Gallatin

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.884989, 36.509251)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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

There is no time difference between Springfield and Gallatin. The current time is 20:15:37.

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.