How far is Tiptonville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Tiptonville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Stewart County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tiptonville and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiptonville and Hendersonville.
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Start on Church Street
1735 ft · 50 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on Church Street
1810 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Turn left onto State Route 22
19.5 mi · 29 min · State Route 22
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
2556 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit left
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Highland Drive
3109 ft · 52 sec · West Highland Drive
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Continue on Highland Drive
1271 ft · 30 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Nolan Avenue
1551 ft · 27 sec · Nolan Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
49.1 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
109.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
1219 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
932 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
1580 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Center Point Road
834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tiptonville and Hendersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
109 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tiptonville 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 Tiptonville to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Tiptonville and 106.9 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tiptonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tiptonville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 158.8 mi (255.57 km).
#1 Tiptonville
Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 36.3784000, -89.4720200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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