Origin
Kingston, TN
Night in Kingston on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
158.1 mi
254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 158.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kentucky Street, TN 109, US 31E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.72 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79 miles from Kingston, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 158.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kentucky 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kentucky Street | — | — |
| TN 109 | — | — |
| US 31E | — | — |
| Nashville Pike | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Gallatin Road | — | — |
| Walton Ferry Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Kentucky Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on North Kentucky Street
256 ft
·
35 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
2
Continue on North Kentucky Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge slight left
120 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
TN 109: Gallatin
6
Turn right
13 mi
·
18 min
7
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
9
Turn right onto Nashville Pike
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nashville Pike
10
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Road
12
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
14
Arrive at your destination
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 79 miles from Kingston, TN, or about 1h 9m 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 35 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, TN
This is one driving day of about 158.1 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Kingston, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79 mi from Kingston, TN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79 miles from Kingston, 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
$24.72 one way
$49.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.42 | $60.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
| Efficient EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.83 | $6.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.13 | $10.12 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Hendersonville, TN
Night in Hendersonville on Wednesday
Local time
9:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Carthage, TN
79 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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
2h 19m 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 Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 158.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kentucky Street, TN 109, US 31E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79 miles from Kingston, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.72 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.
The drive from Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingston, TN to Hendersonville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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