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Trip from Algood, TN to Hendersonville, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

86.6 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

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

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human settlement in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

Algood, TN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 86.6 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Algood to Hendersonville typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on major thoroughfares, including I-40, SR 109, and Nashville Pike. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel makes this an economical excursion for those traveling within the Southeast region. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting family, the route provides a direct connection between these two points. It is a practical, efficient path that avoids unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.3 miles from Algood, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 56.1 mi 1h
SR 109 14.8 mi 20m
Nashville Pike 5.7 mi 8m
East Main Street 3 mi 4m
SR 111 2.9 mi 3m
Gallatin Road 1.4 mi 2m
West Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
2nd Avenue North 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 56.1 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 2nd Avenue North

0.1 mi · 28 sec · 2nd Avenue North
2

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
4

Continue on East 10th Street

456 ft · 17 sec · East 10th Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge onto SR 111

2.9 mi · 3 min · SR 111
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
8

Merge onto I 40

56 mi · 1 hr · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 232 Toward TN 109: Gallatin Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto SR 109

13 mi · 18 min · SR 109
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto SR 109

2.1 mi · 2 min · SR 109
Use the left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto US 31E

5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike
14

Continue on US 31E

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
15

Continue on US 31E

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 31E

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
17

Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

53 ft · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

Walton Ferry Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, be mindful that the majority of your time is spent on I-40, so checking traffic reports before you leave can help you avoid potential congestion. Given the 1 hour and 46 minute duration, you likely won't need a formal rest stop, but keeping $13 ready for fuel ensures you aren't caught off guard at the pump. Because you are navigating a mix of interstate and regional highways, stay alert during the transition from I-40 onto SR 109. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to arrive in Hendersonville quickly and efficiently.

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 43.3 miles from Algood, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 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 19 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 50m 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 27m

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 Algood, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Algood, TN

This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Algood, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Mount Juliet, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Juliet, TN

43 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

Lafayette, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carthage, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Algood, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 86.6

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

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Drips Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.6

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

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 0.1 and 76.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward TN 109: Gallatin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 232 Toward TN 109: Gallatin
7
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.54 one way

$27.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.87 $29.73
premium $4.89 $16.67 $33.33
diesel $5.61 $19.12 $38.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.09 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.58 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.12 $5.54

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Algood, TN

Night in Algood on Saturday

Local time

11:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hendersonville, TN

Night in Hendersonville on Saturday

Local time

11:41 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

27 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 46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of this trip takes place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-40, where you will cover 56.1 miles of consistent interstate driving. While the initial portion of the trip is characterized by these fast, open stretches, the transition onto SR 109 and Nashville Pike shifts the pace toward local transit. You will spend very little time on smaller connector roads, keeping the overall feel of the drive predictable and steady. It is a functional commute that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding backroads.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.1 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and SR 109. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,116 ft 456 ft

Total Climb

580 ft

Total Descent

1,210 ft

Highest Point

1,116 ft

~3.6 mi in

Elevation Range

660 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Hendersonville, TN

Full guide →

Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County of the American state of Tennessee. It is a well-known suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, and has been the home of many country music stars, including Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 86.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 56.1 miles on I 40. 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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