Origin
Hendersonville, TN
Late night in Hendersonville on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Lewisburg, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisburg, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Lewisburg, TN covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, New Columbia Highway, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 73.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and New Columbia Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.3 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and New Columbia Highway. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 31E / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 31E / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 386 South: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward TN 386 South: Nashville
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
9
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Downtown Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50B
Toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
6
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward 50: Columbia, Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37
Toward 50: Columbia, Lewisburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hendersonville, TN and Lewisburg, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Huntsville and 50: Columbia.
Knoxville
15 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 24
Huntsville
17.7 mi in
|
~23m
|
via Downtown Loop
50: Columbia
63.7 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 53.3 mi | 58m |
| New Columbia Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| I 24 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Lewisburg Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Ellington Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Downtown Loop | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 53.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Lewisburg, TN.
1
Start on Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
10 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
2
Turn left onto US 31E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward TN 386
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward TN 386 South: Nashville
5
Merge onto TN 386
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 65
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Downtown Loop
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 50B
Toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 210B
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
10
Continue on I 65
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 37
Toward 50: Columbia, Lewisburg
12
Turn left onto TN 50
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Lewisburg Highway
13
Continue on SR 50
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
New Columbia Highway
14
Continue on US 431
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ellington Parkway
15
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Verona Avenue
16
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
247 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Hendersonville, TN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lewisburg, TN
The final approach into Lewisburg, 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
$11.43 one way
$22.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Lewisburg, TN
Late night in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Brentwood Estates, TN
37 mi in
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
29 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 28m 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 Lewisburg, TN covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, New Columbia Highway, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 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 $11.43 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 73.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hendersonville, TN and Lewisburg, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Huntsville and 50: Columbia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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