How far is Hendersonville, TN from Seymour, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Seymour, TN is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 46m.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Seymour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Seymour.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1 km · 1 min · Henley Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Chapman Highway
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Turn left onto Boyds Creek Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Boyds Creek Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyds Creek Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Seymour.
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.
Cloudy leaving Hendersonville and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Seymour?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 98.4 miles from Hendersonville and 98.7 miles from Seymour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Seymour, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Hendersonville and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 164.15 mi (264.17 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 Seymour
Seymour is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8906400, -83.7246200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour (-83.72462, 35.89064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $29.29 | $58.59 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $32.16 | $64.31 |
| Diesel | $5.95 | $41.41 | $82.81 |
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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