How far is Morganton, NC from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Morganton, NC to Hendersonville, TN is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morganton and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morganton and Hendersonville.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Concord Street
1558 ft · 48 sec · East Concord Street
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Turn right onto South College Street
691 ft · 27 sec · South College Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Union Street
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Continue on Carbon City Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Carbon City Road
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jamestown Road
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Turn right
98 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left
136.9 mi · 2 hr 44 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 Morganton and Hendersonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jamestown Road
Keep slight left
137 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Morganton and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morganton to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km) and usually takes 06h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Morganton and 174.9 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.29 one way or $92.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morganton 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 Morganton and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morganton and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 278.44 mi (448.11 km).
#1 Morganton
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,625 |
| Coordinates | 35.7454100, -81.6848200 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| 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: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $3.75 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.16 | $104.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.03 | $114.05 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $70.52 | $141.03 |
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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