How far is Hendersonville, TN from Newport, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Newport, TN is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Newport.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 411 South: Sevierville
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1578 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Cosby Highway
123 m · 7 sec · North Cosby Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1432 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto McMahan Avenue
72 m · 6 sec · McMahan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 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 Newport.
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
152 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Newport?
The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Hendersonville and 115.4 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Newport, 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Newport. Straight-line distance: 192.94 mi (310.5 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 Newport
City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 6,894 |
| Coordinates | 35.9670400, -83.1876600 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-83.18766, 35.96704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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