Drive or Fly: Gallatin, TN to Arlington, TN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BNA–BNA. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 56m

Distance

89.5 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 10m

8m in the air

Air Distance

71 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Gallatin, TN → BNA 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BNA → Arlington, TN 89m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Gallatin, TN BNA — Nashville International Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Arlington, TN BNA — Nashville International Airport 59 mi, ~89m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BNA and BNA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 34m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0185

Door-to-Door Timeline

Gallatin, TN → Nashville Bus Station (NAS6) 37m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Clarksville Park & Ride (CLK6) → Arlington, TN 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From NAS6 — Nashville Bus Station 24 mi, ~37m drive

To CLK6 — Clarksville Park & Ride 31 mi, ~47m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 56m	4h 10m	2h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$4
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Gallatin, TN to Arlington, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.