How far is Blountville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Blountville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (385 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.86 mi
05h 20m
Flight
239.2 mi
384.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.2 mi
Kilometers
384.95 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.86 mi
Kilometers
458.43 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Blountville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blountville
2026-04-10T20:24
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 11, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blountville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Blountville
142.2 mi
02h 40m
To Hendersonville
142.6 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blountville and Hendersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blountville and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bristol Highway

    55 m · 7 sec · Bristol Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 81 South

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blountville and Hendersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 48%
I 81 South
68.8 mi · 24%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 2%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 1%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

136 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 40m from Blountville
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blountville and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blountville to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Blountville and 142.6 miles from Hendersonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (385 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blountville and Hendersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blountville and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blountville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 239.2 mi (384.95 km).

Blountville

#1 Blountville

Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Population3,074
Coordinates36.5331600, -82.3268100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Blountville (-82.32681, 36.53316)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.05 L · about $37.90
Round trip
$75.80
20.1 gal · 76.1 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.90 $75.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.74 $85.49
Premium $4.65 $46.77 $93.55
Diesel $5.30 $53.31 $106.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blountville, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Blountville is 20:24:22, although it is 19:24:22 in Hendersonville.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.