How far is Gatlinburg, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Gatlinburg, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gatlinburg and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gatlinburg and Hendersonville.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
108 m · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkway
1.2 mi · 4 min · Parkway
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Continue on Gatlinburg Spur Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Gatlinburg Spur Road
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Continue on Parkway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Parkway
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Take the exit left toward US 411 North
38 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Forks of the River Parkway
3212 ft · 50 sec · Forks of the River Parkway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway
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Continue on Henley Street
1 km · 1 min · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 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 Gatlinburg 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gatlinburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gatlinburg to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Gatlinburg and 109.7 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hendersonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gatlinburg and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 178.43 mi (287.15 km).
#1 Gatlinburg
Resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.7145300, -83.5118900 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| 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: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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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