Origin
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Blountville, TN
Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
286 mi
460 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 7m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blountville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 286 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Hendersonville to Blountville takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes of travel time. Because the route relies on local roads rather than interstates, you should budget about $42 for fuel to cover the distance. While it is physically possible to complete this trip in one day, the turn-heavy nature of the drive makes it feel longer than a standard highway cruise. Plan for a full day of travel if you want to arrive without feeling overly fatigued. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain within the same cultural and geographic landscape for the entire duration of the trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
143 miles from Hendersonville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate trek, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The journey utilizes West Main Street, Gallatin Road, and East Main Street, which means there are no long, monotonous stretches of high-speed pavement. In fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on West Main Street, indicating frequent turns and constant road adjustments. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure rather than zoning out on a straightaway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hendersonville, TN to Blountville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gallatin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 386 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Hollow Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 109 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Water Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Blountville, TN.
1
Start on Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Road
4
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 386 North
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
SR 386 North
6
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
7
Continue on Long Hollow Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
8
Take the exit right toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
9
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right
292 ft
·
8 sec
11
Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Water Avenue
12
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
11 min
13
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
4 min
14
Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 40 East: Knoxville
15
Merge slight left
152 mi
·
2 hr 45 min
16
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 81 North: Bristol
18
Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
19
Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 81 Alt North
20
Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
21
Turn left onto Bristol Highway
180 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bristol Highway
22
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this route is quite technical, you should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset. Given the 5-hour and 20-minute duration, leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue during the more complex turning sections. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the reliance on local streets like Gallatin Road means you will need to remain alert for frequent directional changes. While the $42 fuel budget is a solid baseline, having a little extra for local stops is a smart move. Because the route is entirely local, take advantage of your flexibility to pull over safely whenever you need a break from the constant turning.
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 143 miles from Hendersonville, TN, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blountville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hendersonville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 286 miles and 5h 20m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143 mi from Hendersonville, TN · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blountville, TN
The final approach into Blountville, 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 Blountville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.44 one way
$86.88 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $53.99 | $107.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.54 | $127.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.03 | $13.73 |
| Efficient EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.4 | 1 | $40.04 | $18.30 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Blountville, TN
Afternoon in Blountville on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
143 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
3 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Blountville, TN covers 286 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Gallatin Road, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143 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 $43.44 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hendersonville, TN to Blountville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hendersonville, TN to Blountville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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