How far is Hendersonville, TN from McKenzie, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to McKenzie, TN is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.49 mi
02h 48m
Flight
106.5 mi
171.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.5 mi
Kilometers
171.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.49 mi
Kilometers
230.93 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKenzie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive McKenzie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendersonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Hendersonville
71.7 mi
01h 24m
To McKenzie
71.8 mi
01h 24m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 10 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville

    2424 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old McKenzie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
99.8 mi · 70%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 8%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 5%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 1%
Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
106.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 24m from Hendersonville
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near McKenzie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Hendersonville and 71.8 miles from McKenzie.

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

The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hendersonville and Sunny near McKenzie.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lobelville, 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 Lobelville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and McKenzie. Straight-line distance: 106.5 mi (171.4 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 McKenzie

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,303
Coordinates36.1325600, -88.5186600
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: McKenzie (-88.51866, 36.13256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and McKenzie. The current time is 00:23:35.

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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.