How far is Oak Hill, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Hill and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Hendersonville.
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Start on Browns Branch Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road
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Turn left onto Gap Creek Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Gap Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Mary Patton Highway
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Turn left onto West G Street
1929 ft · 52 sec · West G Street
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 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 Oak Hill and Hendersonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Oak Hill and 151.2 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Hill and Hendersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 245.4 mi (394.94 km).
#1 Oak Hill
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,432 |
| Coordinates | 36.2348300, -82.2151300 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.20 | $80.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.34 | $90.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.54 | $113.08 |
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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