How far is Signal Mountain, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.16 mi
02h 35m
Flight
108.62 mi
174.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.62 mi
Kilometers
174.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.16 mi
Kilometers
254.54 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Signal Mountain
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Signal Mountain
2026-05-12T21:22
Arrive Hendersonville
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Signal Mountain
9:30 PM EDT
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Signal Mountain
78 mi
01h 17m
To Hendersonville
80.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 17 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway

    92 m · 7 sec · Taft Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    127.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
128 mi · 81%
I 24 West
9.5 mi · 6%
Signal Mountain Road
5.21 mi · 3%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 22m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 17m from Signal Mountain
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Signal Mountain and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Signal Mountain to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Signal Mountain and 80.2 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Signal Mountain 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 Signal Mountain and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 108.62 mi (174.8 km).

Signal Mountain

#1 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Mississippi Avenue (-85.343922, 35.122299)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Signal Mountain, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Signal Mountain is 21:22:32, although it is 20:22:32 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.