Road Trips from Hendersonville, TN
Hendersonville is a great launchpad for a variety of day trips. You've got quick hops to nearby cities for a few hours of exploring, plus options that take you further afield for a longer drive. Several routes offer access to national battlefields, and there's a mix of terrain from flat to gently rolling. If you're looking for a short, efficient drive or a longer haul with a good drive score, Hendersonville has you covered.
Total Routes
6
Shortest
4h
With Parks Nearby
6
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Church Hill, TN
5h 5m265.7 mi one way
Church Hill is the furthest destination at 265.7 miles, requiring 5.1 hours of driving. With a high drive score of 9, this mostly highway route also offers access to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, in addition to Stones River National Battlefield.
Tiptonville, TN
4h 6m213.7 mi one way
This 213.7-mile drive to Tiptonville takes 4.1 hours and scores an 8. It’s a mostly highway route, longer than many options, and provides access to Fort Donelson National Battlefield, offering a historical point of interest further west.
Newport, TN
4h 22m230.5 mi one way
Newport is 230.5 miles away and takes 4.4 hours, with a drive score of 8 on its mostly highway profile. This is one of the longer drives from Hendersonville, and unlike most other routes, it does not list any nearby parks.
Jonesborough, TN
5h 13m274.9 mi one way
Millington, TN
4h 1m216.6 mi one way
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When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good driving conditions for routes near Stones River National Battlefield and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer highway drives, especially those heading towards areas with historical parks.
Fall
Fall's gently rolling terrain on routes like the one to LaFollette makes for pleasant driving.
Winter
Winter driving is best on the mostly highway routes, keeping in mind potential weather impacts on longer journeys.
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