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Trip from South Pittsburg, TN to Hendersonville, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

123.4 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown South Pittsburg, TN, TN

South Pittsburg, TN

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from South Pittsburg, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 123.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, West Main Street, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.9 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.29 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.

Midpoint

61.7 miles from South Pittsburg, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 81.9 mi 1h 30m
West Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard 2.4 mi 2m
Downtown Loop 2.3 mi 3m
US 72 2.2 mi 2m
3rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
I 65 0.2 mi <1m
Center Point Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 81.9 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Pittsburg, TN and Hendersonville, TN.

1

Start on this road

97 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto US 72

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 72
4

Keep slight left at fork

31 mi · 37 min
Toward US 64, I 24: Nashville Use the left lane.
5

Continue on I 24

70 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 24
Exit 52A Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the slight left lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24
Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 24

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 24
Exit 46A Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Continue on I 65

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 65
11

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386

2.4 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95 Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 2 Toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

163 ft · 6 sec
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto Center Point Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Center Point Road
15

Turn left onto US 31E

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

53 ft · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
17

Arrive at destination

Walton Ferry Road

Trip Plan

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 61.7 miles from South Pittsburg, TN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 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 27 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 54m

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 South Pittsburg, 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 South Pittsburg, TN

This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from South Pittsburg, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 81.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown City of Murfreesboro, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Murfreesboro, TN

62 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.

Popular next leg

City of Murfreesboro, TN to Hendersonville, TN

47.8 mi · 1h

Pacing Suggestions

Monteagle, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Christiana, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from South Pittsburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.9 miles.

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 Restaurant

Listening Room Cafe - Nashville

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 105.7

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16152593600

Visit website

Americano Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

1 mi

Café Intermezzo - Nashville

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, TN

1.2 mi

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 123.4

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

Visit website

Listening Room Cafe - Nashville

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16152593600

Visit website

Americano Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16292036991

Visit website

Café Intermezzo - Nashville

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 105.7

Nashville, TN

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16158407933

Visit website

Sky Blue Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16157707097

Visit website

Midtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16153207176

Visit website

The Cookery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16152692911

Visit website

Germantown Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16152423226

Visit website

Fattoush Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16153211667

Visit website

Drips Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 123.4

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

Visit website

The Loading Dock Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16156518154

Visit website

Fiery Gizzard State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 17.6

Monteagle, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+18888672757

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 120.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 64, I 24: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 64, I 24: Nashville
9
103.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 52A Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
105.9 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 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 right lane. Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
9
117.8 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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
9
120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.29 one way

$38.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.18 $42.36
premium $4.89 $23.75 $47.49
diesel $5.61 $27.25 $54.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.96 $5.92
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.28 $7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 18, 2026

Origin

South Pittsburg, TN

Afternoon in South Pittsburg on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hendersonville, TN

Afternoon in Hendersonville on Saturday

Local time

1:50 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

29 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

2h 23m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 80.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

123.4 mi in 2h 23m, mostly highway — 81.9 mi of that is on I 24.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.9 mi on I 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 123.4 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.7 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.9 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from South Pittsburg, TN to Hendersonville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

105.9 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 24

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 123.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81.9 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hendersonville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.7 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.9 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hendersonville, TN before heading back.

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.

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