How far is Jonesborough, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Jonesborough, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.58 mi
04h 21m
Flight
230.88 mi
371.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.88 mi
Kilometers
371.57 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.58 mi
Kilometers
459.6 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Thu, May 14, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesborough
Thu, May 14, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesborough
2026-05-14T07:59
Arrive Hendersonville
Thu, May 14, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesborough
9:00 PM EDT
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 Jonesborough
136.6 mi
02h 10m
To Hendersonville
148.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cherokee Street

    133 m · 17 sec · North Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West College Street

    909 ft · 42 sec · West College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    155 m · 22 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 48%
Andrew Johnson Highway
57.3 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 2%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 1%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

136 mi · 02h 26m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
230.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 10m from Jonesborough
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesborough and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 136.6 miles from Jonesborough and 148.9 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.01 one way or $76.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesborough and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesborough and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 230.88 mi (371.57 km).

Jonesborough

#1 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cherokee Street (-82.473541, 36.294246)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.15 L · about $38.01
Round trip
$76.02
20.16 gal · 76.3 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.01 $76.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.87 $85.74
Premium $4.65 $46.91 $93.82
Diesel $5.30 $53.46 $106.93

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jonesborough, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Jonesborough is 07:59:20, although it is 06:59:20 in Hendersonville.

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.