How far is Hendersonville, TN from Oliver Springs, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Oliver Springs, TN is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
160.2 mi
03h 03m
Flight
128.18 mi
206.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.18 mi
Kilometers
206.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.2 mi
Kilometers
257.81 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oliver Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-19T04:39
Arrive Oliver Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
10:52 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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Hendersonville
80 mi
01h 31m
To Oliver Springs
80.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Oliver Springs.

  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

    115.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    1153 ft · 40 sec · Winter Gap Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Gap Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
116 mi · 72%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 8%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 6%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.52 mi · 3%
SR 109 South
2.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 05m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 31m from Hendersonville
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hendersonville and Rain Showers near Oliver Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Oliver Springs?

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 80 miles from Hendersonville and 80.2 miles from Oliver Springs.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Oliver Springs, 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 Rain Showers near Oliver Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Oliver Springs. Straight-line distance: 128.18 mi (206.29 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Oliver Springs

#2 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Oliver Springs, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 04:39:24, although it is 05:39:24 in Oliver Springs.

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.