Origin
Lawrenceburg, TN
Evening in Lawrenceburg on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, TN to Gallatin, TN
Drive Time
2h
Distance
112.6 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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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.
Lawrenceburg, TN
Kelly
Gallatin, TN
Mike Fox
Trip Overview
Traveling from Lawrenceburg to Gallatin covers 112.6 miles of Tennessee countryside, typically taking about two hours of drive time. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the climate and general atmosphere remain consistent throughout your transit. Navigating this route involves a series of local roads rather than high-speed interstates, making it a practical choice for those who prefer a steady, manageable pace. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a weekend schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your journey relies on local surface streets like North Military Avenue, East Gaines Street, and North Locust Avenue to navigate the distance. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Military Avenue, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns and transitions rather than settling into a long cruise. This technical, local-road profile demands your full attention, as the road character remains consistent from start to finish. You won't be dealing with high-speed highway traffic, but instead, you will experience a hands-on drive through the heart of the region.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Military Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lawrenceburg, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrenceburg, TN to Gallatin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Military Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Gaines Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Locust Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Military Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, TN and Gallatin, TN.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
115 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Military Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Gaines Street
4
Turn left onto North Locust Avenue
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Locust Avenue
5
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
7
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
39 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 40 East: Knoxville
10
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
11
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
12
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Loop
13
Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9.0 mi
·
10 min
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I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
16
Continue on Long Hollow Pike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
17
Continue on Red River Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Red River Road
18
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a two-hour drive with no planned stops, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours if you want to avoid local traffic congestion that can occur on town-to-town surface roads. Because you are spending $17 on fuel, consider filling your tank in Lawrenceburg before you head out to ensure you have enough range to reach your destination without worry. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of this route means your travel time might fluctuate slightly based on local conditions. Take advantage of the lack of mandatory stops by planning your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs.
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 56.3 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN, or about 1h into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 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 39m
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 Lawrenceburg, 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 Lawrenceburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.3 mi from Lawrenceburg, TN · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.10 one way
$34.21 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.26 | $42.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.21 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Gallatin, TN
Evening in Gallatin on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
2 degrees warmer 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 Lawrenceburg, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Military Avenue, East Gaines Street, North Locust Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.3 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.10 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 Lawrenceburg, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrenceburg, TN to Gallatin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrenceburg, TN to Gallatin, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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