How far is Hendersonville, TN from Spurgeon, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Spurgeon, TN is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
278.23 mi
05h 12m
Flight
231.84 mi
373.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.84 mi
Kilometers
373.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.23 mi
Kilometers
447.76 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spurgeon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Spurgeon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 2:13 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
6:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Hendersonville
138.9 mi
02h 36m
To Spurgeon
139.2 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fort Henry Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Henry Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Kingsport Highway

    1513 ft · 31 sec · Kingsport Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gray Station Road

    123 m · 9 sec · Gray Station Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
189 mi · 68%
I 81 North
59 mi · 21%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 5%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.52 mi · 2%
SR 109 South
2.89 mi · 1%
Fort Henry Drive
2.86 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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 36m from Hendersonville
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Spurgeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Hendersonville and 139.2 miles from Spurgeon.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Spurgeon. Straight-line distance: 231.84 mi (373.11 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Spurgeon

Town

Population3,957
Coordinates36.4395500, -82.4557000
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Spurgeon (-82.4557, 36.43955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.16 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.06
19.64 gal · 74.32 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.03 $74.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.76 $83.53
Premium $4.65 $45.70 $91.40
Diesel $5.30 $52.09 $104.17

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 Spurgeon, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 06:52:57, although it is 07:52:57 in Spurgeon.

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.