How far is Elizabethton, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Elizabethton, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethton and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethton and Hendersonville.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto East Elk Avenue
635 ft · 13 sec · East Elk Avenue
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
87 m · 13 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on East E Street
136 m · 24 sec · East E Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
995 ft · 29 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3006 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue on West Elk Avenue
7.4 mi · 12 min · West Elk Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
136 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin
1834 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
1060 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Nashville Pike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left 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 Elizabethton and Hendersonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethton and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethton to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Elizabethton and 149.3 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.48 one way or $78.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethton and Hendersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethton and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethton and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 245.44 mi (395 km).
#1 Elizabethton
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,479 |
| Coordinates | 36.3487200, -82.2106900 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.48 | $78.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.73 | $97.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.53 | $111.07 |
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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