Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
191.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from LaFollette, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Pike, Jacksboro Pike, West Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.49 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
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 1h 58m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 191.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksboro Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Royal Blue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Knoxville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 25W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creek Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
Start on East Central Avenue
Continue on Jackson Pike
Continue on Jacksboro Pike
Continue on West Central Avenue
Continue on Royal Blue Road
Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
Keep slight right
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
Turn right onto Creek Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
Continue on Briceville Highway
Continue on Briceville Highway
Continue on Frost Bottom Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
Continue on Walden Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
Continue on Harriman Highway
Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
Continue on Harriman Highway
Continue on Hannah Highway
Continue on North Roane Street
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin
Turn right
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
Turn right onto Nashville Pike
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on Gallatin Road
Continue on East Main Street
Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendersonville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving LaFollette, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from LaFollette, TN · 1h 58m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 96 miles from LaFollette, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$28.49 one way
$56.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| premium | $4.65 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in LaFollette on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hendersonville on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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