Origin
Tullahoma, TN
Night in Tullahoma on Tuesday
Local time
10:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
87.3 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tullahoma, TN
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Gallatin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lincoln Street, North Jackson Street, Florida Short Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.65 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Tullahoma, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 87.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lincoln 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 Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida Short Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shelbyville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 231 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Lincoln Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tullahoma, TN and Gallatin, TN.
1
Start on Southwest Atlantic Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Atlantic Street
2
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Jackson Street
4
Turn right
6.0 mi
·
6 min
5
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Turn right onto Florida Short Route
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Florida Short Route
7
Continue on Shelbyville Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
8
Continue on South Church Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
9
Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
10
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
12
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
TN 265 West: Central Pike
14
Continue on Central Pike
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Central Pike
15
Continue on South Water Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Water Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Arrive at your destination
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 43.7 miles from Tullahoma, TN, or about 46m 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 43.7 miles or 46m 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 19m
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 Tullahoma, 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 Tullahoma, TN
This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tullahoma, 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 43.7 mi from Tullahoma, TN · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.7 miles from Tullahoma, 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
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Gallatin on Tuesday
Local time
10:35 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
9 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 33m 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 Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lincoln Street, North Jackson Street, Florida Short Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Tullahoma, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.65 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 Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tullahoma, TN to Gallatin, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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