How far is Oliver Springs, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Oliver Springs, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.83 mi
03h 03m
Flight
128.18 mi
206.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.18 mi
Kilometers
206.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.83 mi
Kilometers
255.61 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Oliver Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oliver Springs
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:03 AM to 10:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oliver Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Oliver Springs
79.3 mi
01h 31m
To Hendersonville
79.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oliver Springs and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Gap Road

    1153 ft · 42 sec · Winter Gap Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left 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 Oliver Springs 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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
120 mi · 75%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 6%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 4%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
Hannah Highway
2.06 mi · 1%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 31m from Oliver Springs
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oliver Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oliver Springs to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Oliver Springs and 79.5 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oliver Springs and Hendersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oliver Springs and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oliver Springs and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 128.18 mi (206.29 km).

Oliver Springs

#1 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oliver Springs, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Oliver Springs is 04:21:17, although it is 03:21:17 in Hendersonville.

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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.