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Trip from Crossville, TN to Gallatin, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

104.2 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Crossville, TN

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city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Gallatin, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crossville, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, SR 109, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.1 miles from Crossville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 104.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h highway drive covering 104.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and SR 109. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.3 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and SR 109. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Crossville, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 2h with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward TN 109: Gallatin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 232 Toward TN 109: Gallatin
3
89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | SR 109

Turn right onto SR 109

Navigation decision point

4
104.2 mi into trip | ~2h in | TN 25 / West Main Street

Turn left onto TN 25 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 85.3 mi 1h 31m
SR 109 12.7 mi 18m
North Main Street 3.9 mi 6m
South Water Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
West Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 85.3 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crossville, TN and Gallatin, TN.

1

Start on US 127

3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
2

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
3

Merge onto I 40

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 232 Toward TN 109: Gallatin Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn right onto SR 109

13 mi · 18 min · SR 109
6

Continue on South Water Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto TN 25

67 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

TN 25

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.1 miles from Crossville, TN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.1 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gallatin, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Crossville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crossville, TN

This is one driving day of about 104.2 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Crossville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 85.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.1 mi from Crossville, TN · 58m into the drive

city in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, TN

52 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Monterey, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Crossville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.3 miles.

Arriving in Gallatin, TN

The final approach into Gallatin, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gallatin, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 89.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.29 one way

$32.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.89 $35.77
premium $4.89 $20.05 $40.10
diesel $5.61 $23.01 $46.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.94 $5.00
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.12 $4.17
EV Truck/SUV 41.7 0 $14.59 $6.67

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Crossville, TN

Evening in Crossville on Friday

Local time

7:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gallatin, TN

Evening in Gallatin on Friday

Local time

7:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crossville, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, SR 109, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Crossville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Crossville, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 2h with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Crossville, TN to Gallatin, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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