Origin
Portland, TN
Morning in Portland on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, 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
31m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, TN
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Trip Overview
Portland, TN to Hendersonville, TN is 25.8 miles and takes about 31 minutes via North Broadway and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee. Expect a drive with plenty of turns, making it a good choice if you prefer not to be on a straight highway for too long. It's a quick hop between two nearby towns, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Gallatin Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Saundersville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Walton Ferry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broadway
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on SR 109
15 mi
·
16 min
·
North Broadway
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward TN 386, SR 174: Hendersonville, Long Hollow Pike
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 174
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
4
Continue on TN 386
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 8
Toward Hendersonville, Saundersville Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Saundersville Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saundersville Road
7
Continue on Saundersville Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saundersville Road
8
Turn right onto US 31E
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on US 31E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 31E
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward TN 386, SR 174: Hendersonville, Long Hollow Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TN 386, SR 174: Hendersonville, Long Hol...
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Hendersonville, Saundersville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Hendersonville, Saundersville Road
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Saundersville Road
Turn right onto Saundersville Road
Navigation decision point
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 31E / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 31E / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Walton Ferry Road
Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Hendersonville, TN
Morning in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 25.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles along North Broadway, offering a consistent local road experience for that segment. You'll primarily use North Broadway, then transition to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard and East Main Street. Be prepared for frequent turns and local traffic conditions throughout the drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on North Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 14.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (Saundersville Road): Navigation decision point.
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 31m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on North Broadway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (Saundersville Road): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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