How far is Hendersonville, TN from Blountville, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Blountville, TN is about 286 miles (460.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (385 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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
286.02 mi
05h 20m
Flight
239.2 mi
384.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.2 mi
Kilometers
384.95 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.02 mi
Kilometers
460.31 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-10T17:48
Arrive Blountville
Fri, Apr 10, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 2:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:20 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

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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Hendersonville
142.9 mi
02h 40m
To Blountville
143.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 4 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 386 North

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon

    1310 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville

    2310 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North

    33 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bristol Highway

    55 m · 9 sec · Bristol Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
189 mi · 66%
I 81 North
69.1 mi · 24%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 4%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.52 mi · 2%
SR 109 South
2.89 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 40m from Hendersonville
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Blountville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286 miles (460.3 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Hendersonville and 143.2 miles from Blountville.

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

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (385 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Blountville, 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 Blountville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Blountville. Straight-line distance: 239.2 mi (384.95 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Blountville

#2 Blountville

Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Population3,074
Coordinates36.5331600, -82.3268100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Blountville (-82.32681, 36.53316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.21 L · about $38.05
Round trip
$76.10
20.18 gal · 76.42 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.05 $76.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.91 $85.83
Premium $4.65 $46.96 $93.92
Diesel $5.30 $53.52 $107.03

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 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Blountville, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 17:48:20, although it is 18:48:20 in Blountville.

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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.