How far is Harriman, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Harriman, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.3 mi
02h 24m
Flight
118.2 mi
190.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.2 mi
Kilometers
190.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.3 mi
Kilometers
233.84 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Harriman
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harriman
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harriman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Harriman
71.8 mi
01h 12m
To Hendersonville
73.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Roane Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Roane Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harriman 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
118 mi · 81%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 4%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 1%
TN 109
0.35 mi
US 31E
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 12m from Harriman
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Harriman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Harriman to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Harriman and 73.5 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Harriman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harriman and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.23 km).

Harriman

#1 Harriman

City in Tennessee

Population6,182
Coordinates35.9339600, -84.5524400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-84.552322, 35.933857)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harriman, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Harriman is 20:43:14, although it is 19:43:14 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.