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 highway-focused drive.
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
.
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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 84.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.1 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort8/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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 82BToward I 40 East: KnoxvilleUse 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; 211AToward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop
2.8 mi·4 min·Downtown Loop
Exit 211BToward I 24 West: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 24
9.0 mi·10 min·I 24
Exit 46AToward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse 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 95Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, GallatinUse 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Lewisburg, TN
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.16 one way
$26.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lewisburg, TN
Night
in Lewisburg on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gallatin, TN
Night
in Gallatin on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°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
1 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, I 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.16 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.
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.
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.
Between Lewisburg, TN and Gallatin, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
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.
