How far is Clarksville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Hendersonville.
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Start on North 2nd Street
816 ft · 22 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
931 ft · 31 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
1219 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
932 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
1580 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Center Point Road
834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Hendersonville.
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.
Madison Street
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Clarksville and 31.1 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Coopertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coopertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.74 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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