Columbia, Tennessee to Gallatin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

62.8 miles 101 km · straight line
78.5 miles estimated 126.3 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Gallatin?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Gallatin is 62.8 miles (101 km) as the crow flies. Gallatin is located NNE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.5 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee 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 Columbia, Tennessee to Gallatin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Gallatin

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Gallatin
36.39°N, 86.45°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
Explore more routes from Gallatin

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 396.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients