How far is Erwin, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Erwin, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
282.85 mi
04h 46m
Flight
234.52 mi
377.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.52 mi
Kilometers
377.42 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.85 mi
Kilometers
455.2 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Tue, May 26, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Erwin
Tue, May 26, 3:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erwin
2026-05-26T05:29
Arrive Hendersonville
Tue, May 26, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erwin
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 Erwin
140.5 mi
02h 23m
To Hendersonville
142.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Avenue

    1204 ft · 35 sec · South Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1977 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jonesborough Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Jonesborough Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erwin 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 48%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
40.3 mi · 14%
Governor John Sevier Highway
11.3 mi · 4%
Jonesborough Road
6.56 mi · 2%
Erwin Highway
6.37 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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
234.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 23m from Erwin
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 140.5 miles from Erwin and 142.4 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 234.52 mi (377.42 km).

Erwin

#1 Erwin

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,854
Coordinates36.1451100, -82.4168100
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Avenue (-82.416801, 36.145104)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.78 L · about $37.63
Round trip
$75.27
19.96 gal · 75.56 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.63 $75.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.44 $84.89
Premium $4.65 $46.45 $92.89
Diesel $5.30 $52.93 $105.87

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Erwin, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Erwin is 05:29:54, although it is 04:29:54 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.