Hendersonville, TN to Millington, TN is 216.6 miles and takes about 4h 1m via I-40, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Tennessee. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Consider this an efficient way to cover ground when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
108.3 miles from Hendersonville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
181.8 mi
3h 15m
Paul W Barret Parkway
15 mi
17m
I 65
9 mi
10m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi
3m
West Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Downtown Loop
1.6 mi
2m
Church Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Raleigh-Millington Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 181.8 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Millington, TN.
1
Start on Walton Ferry Road
53 ft·10 sec·Walton Ferry Road
2
Turn left onto US 31E
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward TN 386
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward TN 386 South: Nashville
5
Merge onto TN 386
3.4 mi·3 min·Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 65
8.7 mi·10 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 65
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 65
Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, MemphisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 65
1.6 mi·2 min·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·48 sec
Exit 84BToward I 40 West: Memphis
10
Merge onto I 40
182 mi·3 hr 15 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 24-25Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington
14
Merge onto TN 385
15 mi·17 min·Paul W Barret Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Raleigh-Millington Road
16
Turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·Raleigh-Millington Road
17
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi·47 sec·Church Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving in the morning from Hendersonville will get you to Millington well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to pause. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so be sure to check prices as you go. Since this is a single-day trip, you can depart at your leisure. Pay attention to traffic patterns, particularly around larger towns along I-40, as they can sometimes slow down travel.
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 108.3 miles from Hendersonville, TN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.8 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.3 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millington, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hendersonville, 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 Hendersonville, TN
This is one driving day of about 216.6 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Hendersonville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 181.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Home stretch
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10 to $20
Drummonds, Tennessee
Hours: 4–10 PM
+19016222333
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 200.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 31E / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 31E / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip|~19m in|I 65
Take the exit onto I 65 toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
6
199.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24-25
Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Coll...
6
199.6 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 269, TN 385
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 269, TN 385
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200.2 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.99 one way
$63.97 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$35.31
$70.63
premium
$4.72
$40.22
$80.43
diesel
$4.80
$40.90
$81.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65
0
$22.74
$10.40
Efficient EV
54.2
0
$18.95
$8.66
EV Truck/SUV
86.6
1
$30.32
$13.86
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hendersonville, TN
Late night
in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Millington, TN
Late night
in Millington on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
1 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
4h 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 14.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with a 95% highway share. You'll be on I-40 for the longest stretch, covering 181.8 miles consecutively. You'll transition to Paul W Barret Parkway and I-65 for portions of the drive, but the bulk of your time will be spent on high-speed interstate cruising. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits, especially as you approach your destination.
95% 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: 181.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Paul W Barret Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31E / West Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 216.6 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: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
730 ft266 ft
Total Climb
599 ft
Total Descent
817 ft
Highest Point
730 ft
~61.9 mi in
Elevation Range
463 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hendersonville, TN and Millington, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Collierville.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 216.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 181.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Millington, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Millington, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
