How far is Greeneville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Greeneville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
252.44 mi
04h 06m
Flight
211.38 mi
340.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.38 mi
Kilometers
340.18 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.44 mi
Kilometers
406.26 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Greeneville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeneville
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeneville
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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Greeneville
125.3 mi
02h 03m
To Hendersonville
127.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    127 m · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

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

    12.5 mi · 15 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeneville 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 54%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 21%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
34.5 mi · 14%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 2%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 1%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 1%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
211.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 03m from Greeneville
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greeneville and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Greeneville and 127.2 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeneville and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 211.38 mi (340.18 km).

Greeneville

#1 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
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 Street (-82.830947, 36.163144)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.91 gal
33.72 L · about $33.60
Round trip
$67.20
17.82 gal · 67.44 L
Estimated CO2
79.2 kg one way
Round trip: 158.4 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.60 $67.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.89 $75.79
Premium $4.65 $41.47 $82.93
Diesel $5.30 $47.26 $94.52

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greeneville, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Greeneville is 02:27:28, although it is 01:27:28 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.