How far is Louisville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Louisville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Hendersonville.
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Start on Honey Rock Way
22 m · 4 sec · Honey Rock Way
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left onto Topside Road
3 mi · 5 min · Topside Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1965 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
3090 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
136 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin
1834 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
1060 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Nashville Pike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Hendersonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 91.7 miles from Louisville and 92 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Hendersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 147.48 mi (237.34 km).
#1 Louisville
Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,139 |
| Coordinates | 35.8217500, -84.0479600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.44 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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