How far is Hendersonville, TN from Sevierville, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Sevierville, TN is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
207.64 mi
03h 58m
Flight
173.39 mi
279.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.39 mi
Kilometers
279.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.64 mi
Kilometers
334.17 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
9:04 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Hendersonville
103.7 mi
01h 59m
To Sevierville
104 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 75%
Chapman Highway
22.2 mi · 11%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.52 mi · 3%
West Main Street
3.77 mi · 2%
SR 109 South
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 59m from Hendersonville
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Sevierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Hendersonville and 104 miles from Sevierville.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Sevierville, 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 Sevierville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Sevierville. Straight-line distance: 173.39 mi (279.05 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Sevierville (-83.56184, 35.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.74 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.48 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.35
Premium $4.65 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.30 $38.88 $77.76

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Sevierville, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 20:15:24, although it is 21:15:24 in Sevierville.

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.