How far is Oneida, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Oneida, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
162.31 mi
03h 33m
Flight
117.95 mi
189.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.31 mi
Kilometers
261.21 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Oneida
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneida
2026-04-15T00:48
Arrive Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:33 AM to 10:33 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
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneida
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 Oneida
81.1 mi
01h 46m
To Hendersonville
81.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oneida and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hartco Drive

    2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Paint Rock Road

    588 ft · 31 sec · Paint Rock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1289 ft · 17 sec · Alberta Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Scott Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneida and Hendersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
68.8 mi · 42%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 13%
Scott Highway
15 mi · 9%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 6%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 6%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

68.5 mi · 01h 14m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 46m from Oneida
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oneida and Partly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oneida to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Oneida and 81.2 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oneida 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 Oneida and Partly Sunny 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 Oneida and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 117.95 mi (189.82 km).

Oneida

#1 Oneida

City in Tennessee, USA

Population3,704
Coordinates36.4981300, -84.5127200
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Oneida (-84.51272, 36.49813)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.68 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
11.46 gal · 43.36 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.37 $48.74
Premium $4.65 $26.67 $53.33
Diesel $5.30 $30.39 $60.78

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oneida, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Oneida is 00:48:01, although it is 23:48:01 in Hendersonville.

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.