This straightforward 76.6-mile drive from Mount Pleasant, TN, to Hendersonville, TN, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on interstates and major roads like I-65, US-43, and I-24. You can expect a fuel cost of around $12 for this trip. Given its short duration and highway nature, there's no need to split this drive; you can head out whenever you're ready. The Southeast region offers a consistent driving experience throughout this Tennessee-to-Tennessee journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 76.6-mile trip. With 85% of the route on major roads, including I-65, US-43, and I-24, you'll experience mostly steady speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.1 miles on I-65, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While predominantly interstate, the transition between these main roads should be relatively smooth, keeping your focus on the road ahead rather than complex navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.1 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71 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 points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
58.1 mi into trip|~1h 7m 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
59.1 mi into trip|~1h 8m 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
71 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|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
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 27m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Pleasant, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Gallatin.
Louisville
58.5 mi in|~1h 7m|via I 40
Knoxville
58.5 mi in|~1h 7m|via I 40
Chattanooga
58.5 mi in|~1h 7m|via I 40
Gallatin
71 mi in|~1h 23m|via TN 386
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
36.1 mi
39m
US 43
19.9 mi
23m
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
South Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Canaan Road
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 36.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on SR 166; SR 243
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Canaan Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Canaan Road
3
Merge onto US 43
20 mi·23 min·US 43
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
36 mi·39 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 82BToward I 40 East: KnoxvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi·10 sec·Downtown Loop
8
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi·42 sec·Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211AToward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop
2.8 mi·4 min·Downtown Loop
Exit 211BToward I 24 West: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 24
9.0 mi·10 min·I 24
Exit 46AToward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi·14 sec·I 65
12
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386
2.4 mi·2 min·Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, GallatinUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 2Toward Center Point Road, HendersonvilleUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft·6 sec
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, HendersonvilleUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·Center Point Road
16
Turn left onto US 31E
2.7 mi·4 min·West Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft·1 sec·Walton Ferry Road
18
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
Trip Plan
This quick 1 hour and 32-minute drive means you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. You can easily make this a morning or afternoon trip, depending on your schedule. With no specific stops recommended and a relatively short distance, you can wait to refuel until you're closer to Hendersonville if needed, though the estimated fuel cost is only $12. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longest stretch of 36.1 miles on I-65, as services might be more spread out on this particular segment.
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 38.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN, or about 45m 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 45m 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 16m
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 Mount Pleasant, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Pleasant, TN
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 38.3 mi from Mount Pleasant, TN
· 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Drips Coffee Shop
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 76.6
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 44.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.98 one way
$23.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.15
$26.30
premium
$4.89
$14.74
$29.48
diesel
$5.61
$16.91
$33.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.04
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.70
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mount Pleasant, TN
Afternoon
in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon
in Hendersonville on Friday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
23 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
1h 32m 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 Mount Pleasant, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 43, I 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.1 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Pleasant, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Gallatin.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
