How far is LaFollette, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from LaFollette, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Road
191.9 mi
03h 57m
Flight
139.24 mi
224.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.24 mi
Kilometers
224.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.9 mi
Kilometers
308.84 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 11, 10:11 AM CDT
Return by in LaFollette
Sat, Apr 11, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaFollette
2026-04-11T07:14
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaFollette
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From LaFollette
95.9 mi
01h 58m
To Hendersonville
96 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

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

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  36. 36

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
120 mi · 62%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 4%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 3%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 3%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 58m from LaFollette
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving LaFollette and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 95.9 miles from LaFollette and 96 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between LaFollette 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 LaFollette and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaFollette and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 139.24 mi (224.08 km).

LaFollette

#1 LaFollette

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population7,456
Coordinates36.3828600, -84.1199300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: LaFollette (-84.11993, 36.38286)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.06
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.53 $51.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.79 $57.59
Premium $4.65 $31.51 $63.02
Diesel $5.30 $35.91 $71.82

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between LaFollette, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in LaFollette is 07:14:19, although it is 06:14:19 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.