How far is South Pittsburg, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from South Pittsburg, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.36 mi
02h 23m
Flight
103.04 mi
165.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.04 mi
Kilometers
165.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.36 mi
Kilometers
198.53 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in South Pittsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Pittsburg
2026-04-18T08:53
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Pittsburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From South Pittsburg
61.7 mi
01h 11m
To Hendersonville
61.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Pittsburg and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1214 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64, I 24: Nashville

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

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

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Pittsburg 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64
101 mi · 82%
I 24 West
9.5 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 2%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 64

Continue straight

70.4 mi · 01h 16m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
01h 11m from South Pittsburg
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Pittsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Pittsburg to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from South Pittsburg and 61.6 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Pittsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Pittsburg and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 103.04 mi (165.82 km).

South Pittsburg

#1 South Pittsburg

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,009
Coordinates35.0123000, -85.7044100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pittsburg (-85.70441, 35.0123)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Pittsburg and Hendersonville. The current time is 08:53:26.

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.