How far is Hendersonville, TN from Jonesborough, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Jonesborough, TN is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
274.94 mi
05h 13m
Flight
230.88 mi
371.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.88 mi
Kilometers
371.57 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.94 mi
Kilometers
442.47 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesborough
Thu, May 14, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, May 14, 6:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-05-14T07:50
Arrive Jonesborough
Thu, May 14, 1:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 2:14 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
6:32 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Hendersonville
137.3 mi
02h 36m
To Jonesborough
137.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    35 mi · 43 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Jackson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    959 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  22. 22

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

    1383 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Cherokee Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
189 mi · 69%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
35 mi · 13%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 8%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 5%
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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
230.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 36m from Hendersonville
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Jonesborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Hendersonville and 137.6 miles from Jonesborough.

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

The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Jonesborough. Straight-line distance: 230.88 mi (371.57 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Jonesborough (-82.47348, 36.29427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.73 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.4 gal · 73.46 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.25 $82.51
Premium $4.65 $45.14 $90.29
Diesel $5.30 $51.45 $102.90

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Jonesborough, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 07:50:28, although it is 08:50:28 in Jonesborough.

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.