Origin
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Smithville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Smithville, TN covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sparta Pike, Nashville Highway, SR 109 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Sparta Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34 miles from Hendersonville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Smithville, TN covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sparta Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,128 ft
461 ft
Total Climb
941 ft
Total Descent
397 ft
Highest Point
1,128 ft
~63.1 mi in
Elevation Range
667 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East: Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 239A
Toward US 70 East: Watertown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hendersonville, TN to Smithville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
10.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Pike | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Nashville Highway | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| SR 109 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| I 40 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Old Nashville Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Broad Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Water Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sparta Pike
— 15.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Smithville, TN.
1
Start on Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto US 31E
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 31E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Road
4
Continue on US 31E
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward SR 386 North
6
Merge onto TN 386
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 665
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
9
Merge onto SR 109
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 109
10
Take the exit
291 ft
·
8 sec
11
Merge onto SR 109
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Water Avenue
12
Continue on SR 109
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 109
13
Continue on SR 109
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 109
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
15
Merge onto I 40
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 239A
Toward US 70 East: Watertown
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto US 70
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Sparta Pike
18
Continue on US 70
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Nashville Highway
19
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Nashville Highway
20
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nashville Highway
21
Continue on US 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nashville Highway
22
Continue on US 70
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
23
Turn left onto South Mountain Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Mountain Street
24
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Market Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34 miles from Hendersonville, TN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.2 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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hendersonville, TN
This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hendersonville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sparta Pike for about 15.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Hendersonville, TN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smithville, TN
The final approach into Smithville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Smithville, TN
Afternoon in Smithville on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Lebanon, TN
34 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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 Smithville, TN covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sparta Pike, Nashville Highway, SR 109. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $10.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Hendersonville, TN to Smithville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 461 ft to 1,128 ft elevation with about 941 ft of total climbing.
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