How far is Hendersonville, TN from Lenoir City, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Lenoir City, TN is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Lenoir City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Lenoir City.
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Start on Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 4 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 386 North
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.5 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Long Hollow Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Take the exit right toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
1310 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville
2310 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
131.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
7.5 mi · 13 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Continue on Lamar Alexander Parkway
1300 ft · 23 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Lenoir City.
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 40 East
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hendersonville and Mostly Clear near Lenoir City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Lenoir City?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Hendersonville and 83.2 miles from Lenoir City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Lenoir City, 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 Mostly Clear near Lenoir City.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
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 Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Lenoir City. Straight-line distance: 136.63 mi (219.88 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 Lenoir City
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,324 |
| Coordinates | 35.7973000, -84.2560300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lenoir City (-84.25603, 35.7973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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