How far is Hendersonville, TN from Morganton, NC?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Morganton, NC is about 350.7 miles (564.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Morganton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Morganton.
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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
152.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
130 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Alpine
1032 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Jamestown Road
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Turn right onto Carbon City Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Carbon City Road
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Continue on West Union Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Union Street
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Continue on West Meeting Street
564 ft · 23 sec · West Meeting Street
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Turn right onto South College Street
143 m · 19 sec · South College Street
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Turn left onto West Concord Street
1558 ft · 49 sec · West Concord Street
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Morganton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Morganton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Morganton?
The road trip is about 350.7 miles (564.4 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Hendersonville and 176 miles from Morganton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.33 one way or $96.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Morganton, 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 Morganton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Morganton. Straight-line distance: 278.44 mi (448.11 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 Morganton
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,625 |
| Coordinates | 35.7454100, -81.6848200 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morganton (-81.68482, 35.74541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $3.90 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $54.04 | $108.08 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $59.10 | $118.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $74.30 | $148.61 |
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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