How far is Bolivar, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Bolivar, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.83 mi
03h 23m
Flight
151.2 mi
243.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.2 mi
Kilometers
243.34 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.83 mi
Kilometers
276.54 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Fri, Apr 10, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Bolivar
Sat, Apr 11, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-04-10T19:24
Arrive Hendersonville
Fri, Apr 10, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bolivar
85.9 mi
01h 41m
To Hendersonville
86 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    150 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cumberland Street

    590 ft · 8 sec · South Cumberland Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Chester Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Chester Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 73%
North Main Street
23.4 mi · 14%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 5%
South Highland Avenue
3.89 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
East Chester Street
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
151.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 41m from Bolivar
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bolivar and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Bolivar and 86 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolivar and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lobelville, 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 Lobelville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 151.2 mi (243.34 km).

Bolivar

#1 Bolivar

City in Tennessee

Population4,845
Coordinates35.2561900, -88.9878400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolivar (-88.98784, 35.25619)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar and Hendersonville. The current time is 19:24:34.

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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.