How far is Brownsville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Hendersonville.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
92 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
97 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
784 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
141.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
1580 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Center Point Road
834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Hendersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Brownsville and 84.6 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 155.73 mi (250.63 km).
#1 Brownsville
Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,232 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939700, -89.2622900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.56 | $63.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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