Origin
McMinnville, TN
Evening in McMinnville on Sunday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, TN to Gallatin, TN
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMinnville, TN
Kelly
Gallatin, TN
Mike Fox
Trip Overview
Traveling from McMinnville to Gallatin covers 76.2 miles of Tennessee landscape, typically requiring about 1 hour and 38 minutes of travel time. This trek is best suited for a quick day trip, as the distance is short enough to navigate in a single stretch. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the journey between these two Southeast towns. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you get a direct look at the local infrastructure. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the high-speed monotony of major highways, making it ideal if you prefer a slower, more deliberate pace through the state.
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
38.1 miles from McMinnville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via North Spring Street, East Morford Street, and West Main Street for the duration of the 76.2-mile trip. Because the longest stretch on North Spring Street is 0 miles, you will find yourself constantly adjusting your speed and direction through local transitions. This character makes the drive feel more hands-on and technical compared to a typical highway commute. Be prepared to focus on the road, as the lack of long, straight stretches ensures the journey remains engaging from start to finish.
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 Spring Street 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 McMinnville, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 1h 38m 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 McMinnville, TN to Gallatin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Morford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McMinnville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Bragg Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dr | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Spring Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, TN and Gallatin, TN.
1
Start on Walling Street
394 ft
·
23 sec
·
Walling Street
2
Turn left onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Spring Street
3
Turn right onto East Morford Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Morford Street
4
Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on Nashville Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
6
Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
7
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on John Bragg Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
9
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
11
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
12
Continue on New Nashville Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 East: Knoxville
14
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
TN 265 West: Central Pike
16
Continue on Central Pike
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Central Pike
17
Continue on South Water Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Water Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Main Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 38-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 76.2-mile trip without needing to plan for formal rest stops, though it never hurts to stretch your legs if you feel fatigued. Given that your fuel cost will hover around $11, ensure your tank is topped off before leaving McMinnville to avoid hunting for stations on local backroads. Keep a close eye on your navigation, especially when transitioning between North Spring Street, East Morford Street, and West Main Street. Staying alert through these turns is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Gallatin.
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 38.1 miles from McMinnville, TN, or about 49m 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 76.2 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 49m 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 23m
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 McMinnville, 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 McMinnville, TN
This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McMinnville, 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 38.1 mi from McMinnville, TN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from McMinnville, 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
$11.57 one way
$23.15 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.39 | $28.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
8:46 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 38m 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 McMinnville, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Spring Street, East Morford Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from McMinnville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.57 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 McMinnville, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 1h 38m 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 McMinnville, TN to Gallatin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMinnville, TN to Gallatin, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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