How far is Hendersonville, TN from East Ridge, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
233.15 mi
04h 28m
Flight
187.66 mi
302.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.66 mi
Kilometers
302.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.15 mi
Kilometers
375.22 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
8:04 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Hendersonville
116.4 mi
02h 14m
To East Ridge
116.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and East Ridge.

  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

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25E: Morristown, White Pine

    3193 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Davy Crockett Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morelock Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road

    76 m · 10 sec · Reeds Chapel Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elgin Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rosa Circle

    87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rosa Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
189 mi · 81%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 5%
I 81 North
7.88 mi · 3%
Davy Crockett Parkway
7.47 mi · 3%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.52 mi · 2%
SR 109 South
2.89 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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 14m from Hendersonville
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hendersonville and Rain Showers near East Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to East Ridge?

The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 116.4 miles from Hendersonville and 116.7 miles from East Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hendersonville and Rain Showers near East Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 187.66 mi (302.01 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
East Ridge

#2 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population21,205
Coordinates36.2523200, -83.2512800
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: East Ridge (-83.25128, 36.25232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.14 L · about $31.04
Round trip
$62.07
16.46 gal · 62.28 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.04 $62.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.00 $70.00
Premium $4.65 $38.30 $76.60
Diesel $5.30 $43.65 $87.30

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 Hendersonville, TN and East Ridge, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 06:54:26, although it is 07:54:26 in East Ridge.

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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.