How far is Hendersonville, TN from Signal Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
155.67 mi
03h 01m
Flight
108.62 mi
174.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.62 mi
Kilometers
174.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.67 mi
Kilometers
250.53 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Mountain
Wed, May 13, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Wed, May 13, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-05-12T20:58
Arrive Signal Mountain
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
10:58 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Hendersonville
77.9 mi
01h 30m
To Signal Mountain
77.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Signal Mountain.

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
130 mi · 83%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 8%
US 27 North
3.79 mi · 2%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.05 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 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 30m from Hendersonville
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Signal Mountain?

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Hendersonville and 77.8 miles from Signal Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Hendersonville and Sunny near Signal Mountain.

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 Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 108.62 mi (174.8 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Signal Mountain

#2 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Signal Mountain (-85.34385, 35.12257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.79 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.58 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Signal Mountain, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 20:58:19, although it is 21:58:19 in Signal Mountain.

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.