Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Alcoa, TN

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

185.1 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 22m ★

6 AM

3h 34m

8 AM

3h 59m

10 AM

3h 43m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 44m

5 PM

3h 58m

8 PM

3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Alcoa, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hendersonville to Alcoa covers 185.1 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 3 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to spend roughly $28 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for a day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-40, SR 109, and the Pellissippi Parkway to reach your destination. This route is designed for efficiency, serving as a straightforward connection between these two Tennessee locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

92.6 miles from Hendersonville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of your time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 143.4-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-40, which keeps the pace steady and predictable. While the drive is largely defined by this interstate grind, the transition onto the Pellissippi Parkway provides a shift in the driving environment as you near Alcoa. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed travel experience that prioritizes speed over technical maneuvering. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention on traffic flow rather than navigating winding local backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 143.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and SR 109. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31E / West Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 185.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31E / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 31E / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Merge onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

170.1 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ri...

170.4 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 140 East: Maryville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 376B Toward I 140 East: Maryville

181.3 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in

Take the exit toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 11A Toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville

Towns Along This Route

Between Hendersonville, TN and Alcoa, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Primary Sr 162 North: Oak Ridge and Maryville.

Lebanon

10.6 mi in | ~14m

Primary Sr 162 North: Oak Ridge

170.1 mi in | ~3h 12m

Maryville

170.1 mi in | ~3h 12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	143.4 mi	2h 35m
SR 109	13.3 mi	18m
Pellissippi Parkway	10.7 mi	12m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard	5.5 mi	6m
North Wright Road	2.1 mi	5m
South Water Avenue	2.1 mi	2m
West Main Street	1.7 mi	2m
Gallatin Road	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 143.4 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Alcoa, TN.

Start on Walton Ferry Road

53 ft · 4 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Turn right onto US 31E

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 31E

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 31E

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward SR 386 North

Merge onto TN 386

5.5 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on SR 665

0.9 mi · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon

Merge onto SR 109

2.6 mi · 2 min · SR 109

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

291 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto SR 109

2.1 mi · 2 min · South Water Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on SR 109

7.1 mi · 11 min · SR 109

Use the none lane.

Continue on SR 109

3.6 mi · 4 min · SR 109

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 40 East: Knoxville

Merge onto I 40

143 mi · 2 hr 35 min · I 40

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 376B Toward I 140 East: Maryville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 140

11 mi · 12 min · Pellissippi Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 11A Toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville

Merge onto US 129; TN 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Alcoa Highway

Take the exit

332 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto North Wright Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road

At end of road, turn right onto East Edison Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Edison Street

At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road

94 ft · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

Turn left onto Springbrook Road

115 ft · 5 sec · Springbrook Road

Continue on Springbrook Road

40 ft · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

Arrive at destination

Springbrook Road

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan to complete this 185.1-mile trip in one go, as the duration is well-suited for a single day of travel. Since you only have one scheduled stop, aim to time your break to coincide with the conclusion of the long 143.4-mile I-40 stretch to refresh yourself before the final approach. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $28 estimated cost makes budgeting simple. Departing early in the morning can help you avoid potential congestion on the interstate. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so feel free to adjust your single stop based on your personal energy levels and traffic conditions throughout the day.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 92.6 miles from Hendersonville, TN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.6 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alcoa, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hendersonville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hendersonville, TN

This is one driving day of about 185.1 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hendersonville, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 143.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.6 mi from Hendersonville, TN · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

93 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143.4 miles.

Arriving in Alcoa, TN

The final approach into Alcoa, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alcoa, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.11 one way

$56.23 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$30.99	$61.99
premium	$4.80	$34.94	$69.89
diesel	$5.64	$41.12	$82.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.5	$19.44	$8.88
Efficient EV	46.3	$16.20	$7.40
EV Truck/SUV	74	$25.91	$11.85

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hendersonville, TN

Afternoon in Hendersonville on Sunday

Local time

3:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alcoa, TN

Afternoon in Alcoa on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

93 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Alcoa, TN covers 185.1 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, SR 109, Pellissippi Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.6 miles from Hendersonville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Hendersonville, TN and Alcoa, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Primary Sr 162 North: Oak Ridge and Maryville.

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Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Alcoa, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Alcoa, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hendersonville, TN

Alcoa, TN

1 hour later

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 34m on the road

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