How far is Hendersonville, TN from Red Bank, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.16 mi
02h 57m
Flight
111 mi
178.64 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hendersonville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
111 mi
Kilometers
178.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.16 mi
Kilometers
246.49 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Sun, May 31, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-05-31T03:33
Arrive Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Hendersonville
76.6 mi
01h 28m
To Red Bank
76.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Red Bank.

  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

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Dayton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dayton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 4 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
130 mi · 85%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 8%
US 27 North
3.93 mi · 3%
Dayton Boulevard
2.54 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 1%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

127 mi · 02h 21m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 28m from Hendersonville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hendersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Hendersonville and 76.6 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Red Bank, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hendersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 111 mi (178.64 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Red Bank (-85.29413, 35.11229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Red Bank, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 03:33:50, although it is 04:33:50 in Red Bank.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.