Origin
Millington, TN
Afternoon in Millington on Monday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millington, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
217.2 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millington, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Millington, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 217.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Raleigh-Millington Road, Arlington, Paul W Barret Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.99 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
108.6 miles from Millington, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 217.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Raleigh-Millington Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Millington, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Millington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arlington | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul W Barret Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Raleigh-Millington Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millington, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on Church Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Church Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Raleigh-Millington Road
3
Take the ramp slight left toward Arlington
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Arlington
4
Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 40 East: Nashville
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Nashville
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Nashville
8
Merge slight left
182 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
10
Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Downtown Loop
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
14
Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Point Road, Hendersonville
15
Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
16
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Center Point Road
17
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 108.6 miles from Millington, TN, or about 1h 38m 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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
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 Millington, 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 Millington, TN
This is one driving day of about 217.2 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Millington, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.6 mi from Millington, TN · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 108.6 miles from Millington, 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
$32.99 one way
$65.98 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.00 | $82.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.25 | $96.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.81 | $10.43 |
| Efficient EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.9 | 1 | $30.41 | $13.90 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
2:43 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
3h 16m 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 Millington, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 217.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raleigh-Millington Road, Arlington, Paul W Barret Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.6 miles from Millington, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.99 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 straightforward 3h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Millington, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Millington, TN to Hendersonville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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