How far is Hendersonville, TN from Bean Station, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Bean Station, TN is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Bean Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Bean Station.
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Start on Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 4 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 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
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 386 North
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.5 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Long Hollow Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Take the exit right toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
1310 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville
2310 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
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Continue on Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Bean Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Bean Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Bean Station?
The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 114.6 miles from Hendersonville and 114.8 miles from Bean Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Bean Station, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hendersonville and Sunny near Bean Station.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Bean Station. Straight-line distance: 185.71 mi (298.87 km).
#1 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bean Station
Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,134 |
| Coordinates | 36.3437000, -83.2840600 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bean Station (-83.28406, 36.3437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.51 | $61.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.41 | $68.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
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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