How far is Arlington, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.9 mi
01h 30m
Flight
60.86 mi
97.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.9 mi
Kilometers
131.8 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Adams
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Arlington
38.8 mi
00h 45m
To Hendersonville
43.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Hendersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Roby Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Cumberland City Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2625 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1219 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    932 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville

    50 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Hendersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashland City Road
38.4 mi · 47%
Cumberland City Highway
22.1 mi · 27%
West Main Street
4.37 mi · 5%
Old Hickory Boulevard
3.91 mi · 5%
I 65 North
3.21 mi · 4%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ashland City Road

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adams
00h 45m from Arlington
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Arlington and 43.1 miles from Hendersonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Adams

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adams, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adams.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

27 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

55 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

97 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West Roby Street (-87.713078, 36.314523)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.94 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.88 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Hendersonville. The current time is 20:22:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.