Origin
Hohenwald, TN
Evening in Hohenwald on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hohenwald, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
97.1 mi
156 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hohenwald, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 97.1 miles, the journey from Hohenwald to Hendersonville takes roughly 1 hour and 56 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Southeast by connecting via Columbia Highway, Hampshire Pike, and I-40 East. With a fuel budget of approximately $14, it remains a very cost-effective way to travel between these two Tennessee locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of pace, this direct route offers a straightforward connection across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Hohenwald, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route avoids long highway stretches, consisting of 0% highway driving in its primary configuration. You will navigate winding local roads as you transition from the rural character of Hohenwald toward the busier environment near Hendersonville. Because the route relies on local infrastructure rather than high-speed interstates, the pace feels more intimate and engaging. Prepare to focus on the road ahead as you maneuver through these technical, winding segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 412. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 78.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 97.1 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: at 78.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.5 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
78.5 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
9
79.5 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
|
Downtown Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
9
91.5 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
8
93.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
9
94.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hend...
Towns Along This Route
Between Hohenwald, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Gallatin.
Louisville
79 mi in
|
~1h 31m
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via I 40
Knoxville
79 mi in
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~1h 31m
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via I 40
Chattanooga
79 mi in
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~1h 31m
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via I 40
Gallatin
91.5 mi in
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~1h 47m
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via TN 386
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 36.1 mi | 39m |
| US 412 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Hampshire Pike | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Columbia Highway | 13 mi | 16m |
| I 24 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Downtown Loop | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 36.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hohenwald, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on US 412
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 412
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Columbia Highway
3
Continue on US 412
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Hampshire Pike
4
Take the exit onto US 412
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 412
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 412
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 65
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
10
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 24
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
13
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 2
Toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Point Road
18
Turn left onto US 31E
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
20
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no designated stops programmed into this 1 hour and 56-minute drive, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Hohenwald to keep your $14 budget on track. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you should allow for extra time if you are traveling during peak traffic hours. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before heading out, as the winding local roads will test your vehicle's handling more than a standard highway route would.
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 48.5 miles from Hohenwald, TN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 57m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendersonville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hohenwald, 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 Hohenwald, TN
This is one driving day of about 97.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hohenwald, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.5 mi from Hohenwald, TN · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 48.5 miles from Hohenwald, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hendersonville, TN
The final approach into Hendersonville, 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 Hendersonville, 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
$14.75 one way
$29.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Hendersonville, TN
Evening in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 56m 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 Hohenwald, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 97.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 412, Hampshire Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Hohenwald, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.75 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 97.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 78.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.5 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hohenwald, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Gallatin.
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