How far is Church Hill, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Church Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
264.52 mi
05h 04m
Flight
217.72 mi
350.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.72 mi
Kilometers
350.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.52 mi
Kilometers
425.7 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Church Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Hill
2026-04-15T00:17
Arrive Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Hill
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Church Hill
132.1 mi
02h 32m
To Hendersonville
132.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1469 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    14.7 mi · 17 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 51%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 25%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 6%
West Stone Drive
14.7 mi · 6%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 2%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 2%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 32m from Church Hill
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Church Hill and Partly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Church Hill to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.1 miles from Church Hill and 132.4 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Church Hill and Partly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Hill and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 217.72 mi (350.38 km).

Church Hill

#1 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.33 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.66 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Church Hill, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Church Hill is 00:17:06, although it is 23:17:06 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.