Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Evening in Spring Hill on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Gallatin, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hill, TN
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Gallatin, TN
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Trip Overview
This 62.4-mile drive from Spring Hill, TN to Gallatin, TN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via I-65 and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, with a portion on I-24, making for a mostly highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick journey. The drive connects two points within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transit between these Tennessee communities. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently without significant time commitment.
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
31.2 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.6 miles on I-65, offering a period of consistent speed. This drive transitions between the interstate feel of I-65 and the approach to Gallatin via Vietnam Veterans Boulevard and I-24. While not a purely scenic route, it provides a functional and direct path between your starting and ending points, characterized by its efficiency rather than winding backroads. You'll experience the typical flow of traffic associated with these major roadways.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward I 65 North: Nashville
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
32.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
44.7 mi into trip
|
~55m 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 Spring Hill, TN and Gallatin, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Huntsville
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Louisville
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Knoxville
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Chattanooga
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 15 mi | 17m |
| I 24 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Columbia Pike | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Loop | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 22.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Gallatin, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 31
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
4
Merge onto I 840
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 31B
Toward I 65 North: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 65
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
14
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.
15
Continue on SR 665
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
16
Continue on TN 25
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Red River Road
17
Continue on TN 25
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
TN 25
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in the Nashville area, which you'll skirt. With no designated stops in the data, you can decide on your own pace, perhaps planning a quick break around the 22.6-mile mark on I-65 if needed. The fuel cost is minimal at around $10, so you won't need to worry extensively about refueling. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the I-24 interchange, as this can be a busy junction.
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 31.2 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.2 miles or 38m 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 5m
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 Spring Hill, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 62.4 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Spring Hill, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Spring Hill, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.76 one way
$19.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 16m 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 Spring Hill, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Spring Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.76 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 62.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Spring Hill, TN and Gallatin, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
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