Origin
Oak Hill, TN
Afternoon in Oak Hill on Monday
Local time
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
302.2 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
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6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 302.2 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rittertown Road, Gap Creek Road, Mary Patton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151.1 miles from Oak Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 302.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rittertown 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 5h 53m 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 Oak Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rittertown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gap Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mary Patton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West G Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Rittertown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on Browns Branch Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Browns Branch Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rittertown Road
3
Turn left onto Gap Creek Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Gap Creek Road
4
Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mary Patton Highway
5
Turn left onto West G Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West G Street
6
Turn left
4.3 mi
·
6 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 81 South: Knoxville
10
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr
11
Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 40 West: Knoxville
12
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
59 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
136 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Nashville
14
Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
TN 109: Gallatin
15
Turn right
13 mi
·
18 min
16
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
18
Turn right onto Nashville Pike
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nashville Pike
19
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Road
21
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
22
Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
23
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 151.1 miles from Oak Hill, TN, or about 2h 56m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.1 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
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 Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 302.2 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Hill, 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 151.1 mi from Oak Hill, TN · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 151.1 miles from Oak Hill, 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
$45.90 one way
$91.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.60 | $101.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $57.05 | $114.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.14 | $134.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.73 | $14.51 |
| Efficient EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.44 | $12.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.9 | 1 | $42.31 | $19.34 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
151 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
7 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
5h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oak Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 302.2 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rittertown Road, Gap Creek Road, Mary Patton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.1 miles from Oak Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.90 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m 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 Oak Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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