How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.83 mi
02h 14m
Flight
95.61 mi
153.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.61 mi
Kilometers
153.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.83 mi
Kilometers
210.55 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
9:30 PM CDT
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
McEwen
TN

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

From Mount Carmel
65.1 mi
01h 07m
To Hendersonville
65.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mt Carmel Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Mt Carmel Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Carmel Access

    526 ft · 23 sec · Mount Carmel Access

  3. 3

    Continue on Mt Carmel Road

    6.8 mi · 16 min · Mt Carmel Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Middleburg Road

    2669 ft · 54 sec · Middleburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville

    50 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middleburg Road
82.1 mi · 63%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 7%
Mt Carmel Road
9.07 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Middleburg Road

Merge slight left

81.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 07m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Mount Carmel and 65.7 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Carmel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 95.61 mi (153.87 km).

Mount Carmel

#1 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,255
Coordinates35.4978500, -88.0078100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Mt Carmel Road (-88.007771, 35.497741)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Carmel and Hendersonville. The current time is 22:54:17.

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.