Gastonia to Lebanon, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.6 miles 472.5 km · straight line
367 miles estimated 590.6 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gastonia from Lebanon, Tennessee?

The distance from Gastonia to Lebanon, Tennessee is 293.6 miles (472.5 km) as the crow flies. Lebanon, Tennessee is located WNW of Gastonia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Gastonia in North Carolina and Lebanon, Tennessee 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 Gastonia and Lebanon, Tennessee. 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 Gastonia to Lebanon, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gastonia & Lebanon, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Gastonia
35.26°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
245m elevation
Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients