Charleston, South Carolina to Gallatin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.6 miles 718.8 km · straight line
536 miles estimated 862.6 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Gallatin?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Gallatin is 446.6 miles (718.8 km) as the crow flies. Gallatin is located NW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 536 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Gallatin in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Gallatin. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charleston, South Carolina to Gallatin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Gallatin

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Gallatin
36.39°N, 86.45°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients