How far is Hendersonville, TN from Tiptonville, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Tiptonville, TN is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.73 mi
04h 06m
Flight
158.8 mi
255.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.8 mi
Kilometers
255.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.73 mi
Kilometers
343.96 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiptonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-18T19:31
Arrive Tiptonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 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
Dover
TN

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

From Hendersonville
106.8 mi
02h 03m
To Tiptonville
106.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard

    1735 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    108 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis

    1149 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin

    58 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    146 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1675 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lake Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 22

    19.5 mi · 29 min · State Route 22

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 21

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 21

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    1810 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Church Street

    1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
160 mi · 75%
State Route 22
19.5 mi · 9%
Martin
12.8 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
6 mi · 3%
State Route 21
4.39 mi · 2%
West Old Hickory Boulevard
3.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
02h 03m from Hendersonville
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hendersonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Hendersonville and 106.9 miles from Tiptonville.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hendersonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

43 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

91 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
RAIL

Fulton

94 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 158.8 mi (255.57 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Tiptonville

Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,984
Coordinates36.3784000, -89.4720200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.55 L · about $28.43
Round trip
$56.87
15.08 gal · 57.1 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.43 $56.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.65 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $5.30 $39.99 $79.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Tiptonville. The current time is 19:31:25.

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.