How far is Sevierville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Sevierville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
211.38 mi
03h 30m
Flight
173.39 mi
279.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.39 mi
Kilometers
279.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.38 mi
Kilometers
340.18 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sevierville
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:30 AM to 10:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sevierville
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Sevierville
103 mi
01h 45m
To Hendersonville
108.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    136 mi · 2 hr 26 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 Sevierville 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
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
136 mi · 64%
Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 10%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 9%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 3%
East Main Street
5.15 mi · 2%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 45m from Sevierville
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sevierville and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Sevierville and 108.4 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.13 one way or $56.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sevierville 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 Sevierville and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sevierville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 173.39 mi (279.05 km).

Sevierville

#1 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: US 411 (-83.561854, 35.86811)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $28.13
Round trip
$56.26
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.13 $56.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.73 $63.45
Premium $4.65 $34.72 $69.44
Diesel $5.30 $39.57 $79.14

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sevierville, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Sevierville is 19:32:35, although it is 18:32:35 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.