How far is Whiteville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Whiteville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 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 CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.74 mi
03h 33m
Flight
157.01 mi
252.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.01 mi
Kilometers
252.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.74 mi
Kilometers
286.04 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
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Whiteville
Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiteville
2026-04-17T06:54
Arrive Hendersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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 CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiteville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Whiteville
88.8 mi
01h 46m
To Hendersonville
89 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    962 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    843 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    150 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Cumberland Street

    590 ft · 8 sec · South Cumberland Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Chester Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Chester Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiteville 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 70%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 5%
South Highland Avenue
3.89 mi · 2%
West Main Street
3.77 mi · 2%
East Chester Street
2.65 mi · 1%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

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
+20.7 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 46m from Whiteville
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whiteville and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Whiteville and 89 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whiteville and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiteville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 157.01 mi (252.68 km).

Whiteville

#1 Whiteville

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,449
Coordinates35.3264700, -89.1495100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Whiteville (-89.14951, 35.32647)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whiteville and Hendersonville. The current time is 06:54:16.

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.