How far is Hendersonville, TN from Atoka, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Atoka, TN is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.55 mi
04h 01m
Flight
186.6 mi
300.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.6 mi
Kilometers
300.31 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.55 mi
Kilometers
325.97 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atoka
Fri, May 1, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Fri, May 1, 2:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-05-01T06:04
Arrive Atoka
Fri, May 1, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendersonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Hendersonville
101.2 mi
02h 00m
To Atoka
101.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 10 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville

    2424 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    141.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    13.5 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Atoka-Idaville Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Atoka-Idaville Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atoka-Idaville Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Atoka-Idaville Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Atoka-Idaville Road

    3105 ft · 1 min · Atoka-Idaville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    980 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Atoka-Munford Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Atoka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
142 mi · 70%
West Main Street
15.7 mi · 8%
State Highway 14
14.8 mi · 7%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 6%
East Main Street
9.48 mi · 5%
Atoka-Idaville Road
5.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 33m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
186.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
02h 00m from Hendersonville
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hendersonville and Mostly Cloudy near Atoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Hendersonville and 101.4 miles from Atoka.

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

The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hendersonville and Mostly Cloudy near Atoka.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill.

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 186.6 mi (300.31 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population9,732
Coordinates35.4411900, -89.7781400
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Atoka. The current time is 06:04:09.

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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.