How far is Hendersonville, TN from Dunlap, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Dunlap, TN is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Marion 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 Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Dunlap.
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Start on Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 10 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville
2424 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
30 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
1308 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Rankin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Dunlap.
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 24 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
30 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers near Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Dunlap?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Hendersonville and 63.8 miles from Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers near Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 94.34 mi (151.83 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 Dunlap
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 5,237 |
| Coordinates | 35.3714600, -85.3905200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunlap (-85.39052, 35.37146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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