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Trip from Lewisburg, 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

1h 40m

Distance

84.2 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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 Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, I 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.16 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

42.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 45.1 mi 49m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard 15 mi 17m
I 24 9 mi 10m
New Columbia Highway 5.2 mi 7m
Downtown Loop 3.4 mi 4m
Long Hollow Pike 2 mi 2m
New Lewisburg Highway 1.4 mi 2m
Franklin Avenue 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 45.1 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · this road
2

Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business

400 ft · 17 sec · West Church Street
3

Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North 3rd Avenue
4

Continue on Franklin Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
5

Continue on Franklin Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Franklin Road
6

Continue on Franklin Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Franklin Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 431

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Ellington Parkway
8

Continue on US 431

5.2 mi · 7 min · New Columbia Highway
9

Continue on TN 50

1.4 mi · 2 min · New Lewisburg Highway
10

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
11

Merge onto I 65

45 mi · 49 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 82B Toward I 40 East: Knoxville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 40

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
14

Continue on I 40

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211A Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop

2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
Exit 211B Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 24

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 24
Exit 46A Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Continue on I 65

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 65
18

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386

15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95 Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on SR 665

2.0 mi · 2 min · Long Hollow Pike
20

Continue on TN 25

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Red River Road
21

Continue on TN 25

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

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 42.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 19 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 50m 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 25m

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 Lewisburg, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lewisburg, TN

This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lewisburg, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 45.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Brentwood Estates, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brentwood Estates, TN

42 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

Thompson's Station, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brentwood Estates, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Drips Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.2

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

Visit website

Drips Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.2

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

Visit website

Granny White Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 42.1

Brentwood, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16153712208

Visit website

Marcella Vivrette Smith Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 42.1

Brentwood, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16153710060

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 66.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 82B Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
9
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | Downtown Loop

Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 211B Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
9
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 95 Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.16 one way

$26.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.45 $28.91
premium $4.89 $16.20 $32.41
diesel $5.61 $18.59 $37.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.84 $4.04
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
EV Truck/SUV 33.7 0 $11.79 $5.39

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Lewisburg, TN

Afternoon in Lewisburg on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gallatin, TN

Afternoon in Gallatin on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Brentwood Estates, TN

42 mi in

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

31 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

1h 40m 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.

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 ~55 min detour Free near mile 43.6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

84.2 mi in 1h 40m, mostly highway — 45.1 mi of that is on I 65.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North 3rd Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lewisburg, TN and Gallatin, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

Louisville

54.1 mi in | ~1h 3m | via I 40

Knoxville

54.1 mi in | ~1h 3m | via I 40

Chattanooga

54.1 mi in | ~1h 3m | via I 40

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 84.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.1 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gallatin, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gallatin, TN before heading back.

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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