Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White House, TN
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This short 13.3-mile drive from Hendersonville, TN, to White House, TN, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 25 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a leisurely local exploration perfect for a single day. The estimated fuel cost is around $2, making it an economical choice. You'll be navigating primarily via Tyree Springs Road, New Shackle Island Road, and New Hope Road. Given the short distance and straightforward nature, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both Hendersonville and White House are located in the Southeast region of Tennessee.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyree Springs Road | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| New Shackle Island Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| New Hope Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Old Shackle Island Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wessington Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Portland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walton Ferry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and White House, TN.
Start on Walton Ferry Road
Turn left onto US 31E
Turn right onto Old Shackle Island Road
Turn left onto Wessington Place
Turn right onto SR 258
Continue on SR 258
Turn left onto SR 258
At end of road, turn left onto SR 76
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 31E / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Old Shackle Island Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Wessington Place
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 258 / New Shackle Island Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SR 76 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in White House on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along Tyree Springs Road. This route emphasizes navigating a series of local roads rather than cruising on high-speed thoroughfares. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on transitions between these main local routes, making it a hands-on experience for the driver.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31E / West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Old Shackle Island Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Wessington Place): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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