Origin
LaFollette, TN
Afternoon in LaFollette on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaFollette, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
191.9 mi
309 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaFollette, TN
Natalia Olivera
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from LaFollette to Hendersonville, expect a straightforward journey spanning 191.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 3 hours and 57 minutes, making it a manageable one-day excursion for most travelers. You will primarily navigate via I-40, SR 109, and Harriman Highway to complete the route. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it remains a budget-friendly way to cross between these two Tennessee towns. Because the entire trip stays within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout your travels. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this highway-focused route is designed for efficiency rather than a leisurely pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96 miles from LaFollette, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused nature, as 71% of your journey consists of high-speed transit. The road features a significant 115.7-mile stretch on I-40, which serves as the backbone of your drive and allows for steady momentum. While the interstate segments provide a fast, efficient experience, you will eventually transition onto local roads like SR 109 and Harriman Highway. This shift changes the driving dynamic from a long-haul interstate grind to a more varied, localized travel experience. You should be prepared for the transition from the high-traffic interstate environment to the more grounded pace of state highways as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 115.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and SR 109. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near I 75; US 25W.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 191.9 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 14.1 miles (I 75; US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 75; US 25W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.3 miles (SR 330 / Dutch Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
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I 75; US 25W
Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 75; US 25W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; US 25W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
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SR 330 / Dutch Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330 / Dutch Valley Road
Navigation decision point
7
166.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward TN 109: Gallatin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward TN 109: Gallatin
7
181.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from LaFollette, TN to Hendersonville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Lake City along the way.
Lake City
14.1 mi in
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~17m
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via I 75; US 25W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 115.7 mi | 2h 4m |
| SR 109 | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Frost Bottom Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Nashville Pike | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| US 25W | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Briceville Highway | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| North Roane Street | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 115.7 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on SR 63
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
2
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Pike
3
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacksboro Pike
4
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Central Avenue
5
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
6
Take the exit onto US 25W
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 25W
Toward Knoxville
7
Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 75; US 25W
Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; US 25W
241 ft
·
5 sec
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I 75; US 25W
9
Turn slight right onto US 25W; SR 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto SR 116
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Creek Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto SR 116
234 ft
·
7 sec
·
Briceville Highway
12
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
13
Continue on SR 330
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
Briceville Highway
14
Continue on SR 330
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dutch Valley Road
16
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 330
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on SR 330
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
20
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
21
Turn left onto SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
22
Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
23
Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
24
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Harriman Highway
25
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
26
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
27
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
28
Merge onto I 40
116 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
I 40
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 232
Toward TN 109: Gallatin
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto SR 109
13 mi
·
18 min
·
SR 109
Use the none lane.
31
Turn left onto SR 109
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 109
Use the left lane.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
Use the right lane.
33
Turn right onto US 31E
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nashville Pike
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on US 31E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
35
Continue on US 31E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Road
Use the left / none lanes.
36
Continue on US 31E
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
37
Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
38
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-four-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You only need to build in one planned stop to handle the 191.9-mile distance, which keeps the trip duration efficient. Given that the longest stretch covers 115.7 miles on I-40, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the interstate to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep your $29 fuel budget in mind as you plan your stops, and consider timing your departure to avoid peak congestion hours on the busier highway sections. Utilizing that single required stop strategically will help you maintain a comfortable rhythm behind the wheel until you reach Hendersonville.
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 96 miles from LaFollette, TN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.7 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 LaFollette, 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 LaFollette, TN
This is one driving day of about 191.9 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from LaFollette, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 115.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from LaFollette, TN · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 96 miles from LaFollette, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.15 one way
$58.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.63 | $85.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.87 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
96 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
3 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
3h 57m 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 LaFollette, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, SR 109, Harriman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 miles from LaFollette, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.15 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 191.9 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 14.1 miles (I 75; US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 75; US 25W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.3 miles (SR 330 / Dutch Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from LaFollette, TN to Hendersonville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Lake City along the way.
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