How far is Hendersonville, TN from Harrogate, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
224.02 mi
04h 34m
Flight
165.8 mi
266.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.8 mi
Kilometers
266.83 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.02 mi
Kilometers
360.53 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrogate
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Harrogate
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
7:52 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
111.9 mi
02h 17m
To Harrogate
112.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  37. 37

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  38. 38

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway

    3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  43. 43

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
116 mi · 52%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 8%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 4%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 4%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 05m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 17m from Hendersonville
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Harrogate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 111.9 miles from Hendersonville and 112.1 miles from Harrogate.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 165.8 mi (266.83 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.92 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.58
15.8 gal · 59.84 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.79 $59.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.60 $67.20
Premium $4.65 $36.77 $73.53
Diesel $5.30 $41.90 $83.80

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Harrogate, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 06:23:51, although it is 07:23:51 in Harrogate.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.