How far is Hendersonville, TN from Madisonville, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Madisonville, TN is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
177.55 mi
03h 47m
Flight
137.42 mi
221.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.42 mi
Kilometers
221.16 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.55 mi
Kilometers
285.74 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Madisonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
9:26 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Hendersonville
88.7 mi
01h 53m
To Madisonville
88.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
83°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 Madisonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127, TN 28: Crossville, Jamestown

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Piccadilly Avenue

    2655 ft · 55 sec · Piccadilly Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on New Lake Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · New Lake Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Watts Bar Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Watts Bar Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    12 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    22.7 mi · 33 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Warren Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto College Street South

    2 m · 1 sec · College Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
85.6 mi · 48%
North Main Street
27.7 mi · 16%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
Watts Bar Highway
10 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.52 mi · 3%
New Lake Road
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

85.2 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 53m from Hendersonville
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Hendersonville and 88.9 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Algood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 137.42 mi (221.16 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Madisonville

Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Madisonville (-84.36353, 35.5198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 Madisonville, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 23:28:26, although it is 00:28:26 in Madisonville.

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.