How far is Loudon, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Loudon, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.64 mi
02h 49m
Flight
133.73 mi
215.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.73 mi
Kilometers
215.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.64 mi
Kilometers
300.37 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Loudon
87.2 mi
01h 24m
To Hendersonville
99.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blair Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Blair Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sugar Limb Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1864 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Nashville

    135.6 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 Loudon 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 73%
Sugar Limb Road
9.76 mi · 5%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 3%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
East Lee Highway
2.26 mi · 1%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Merge slight right onto Nashville

136 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 24m from Loudon
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loudon and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Loudon and 99.4 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 133.73 mi (215.22 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Blair Street (-84.333792, 35.732804)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.93 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.86 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

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 Loudon, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Loudon is 23:01:21, although it is 22:01:21 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.