Gallatin to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

124.1 miles 199.8 km · straight line
155.2 miles estimated 249.8 km · driving distance
3h 7min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
101° ESE bearing direction

How far is Gallatin from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Gallatin to Oak Ridge is 124.1 miles (199.8 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located ESE of Gallatin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 155.2 miles, taking about 3h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Gallatin and Oak Ridge. 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 Gallatin to Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 7min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 44min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 58min $19–$54* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gallatin & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Gallatin
36.39°N, 86.45°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 200.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients