Henderson, TN Road Trips
Henderson, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 417-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Henderson, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
417.1 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
26m
Jackson, TN
Plan Around Henderson, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Henderson, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Henderson, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Henderson, TN
Henderson, TN to Johnson City, TN
Henderson, TN to Kingsport, TN
Henderson, TN to Cleveland, TN
Henderson, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Henderson, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Henderson, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Henderson, TN to Nashville, TN
Henderson, TN to Jackson, TN
Henderson, TN to Enville, TN
Driving from Henderson, TN
Expect an average of 201 miles and about 3h 58m behind the wheel when leaving Henderson, TN. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 417 miles (7h 52m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Henderson, TN most often head toward Johnson City, TN (417.1 mi, 7h 52m), Kingsport, TN (408.9 mi, 7h 44m), Cleveland, TN (267.9 mi, 5h 31m), Chattanooga, TN (238.3 mi, 4h 54m), and Murfreesboro, TN (160 mi, 3h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 201-mile trip from Henderson, TN, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Henderson, TN and 4 routes heading into Henderson, TN, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 417 miles.
The longest mapped route from Henderson, TN covers 417 miles and takes approximately 7h 52m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Henderson, TN runs about 201 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 201-mile trip from Henderson, TN costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Henderson, TN include Johnson City, TN, Kingsport, TN, Cleveland, TN and Chattanooga, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Henderson, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,349
Median Income
$57,727
Median Home Value
$130,100
Median Age
27.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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