How far is Clinton, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Clinton, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.29 mi
02h 56m
Flight
139.41 mi
224.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.41 mi
Kilometers
224.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.29 mi
Kilometers
301.42 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Wed, May 6, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, May 6, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-06T14:03
Arrive Hendersonville
Wed, May 6, 5:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clinton
87.2 mi
01h 28m
To Hendersonville
100.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2745 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2659 ft · 50 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
120 mi · 64%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.13 mi · 4%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 3%
East Tri County Boulevard
4.57 mi · 2%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 28m from Clinton
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clinton and 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 Clinton to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Clinton and 100.1 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clinton and Hendersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 139.41 mi (224.36 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,119
Coordinates36.1034100, -84.1318600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-84.131776, 36.103265)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.02 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.04 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.93 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.65 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.30 $35.06 $70.12

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 · May 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clinton, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Clinton is 14:03:58, although it is 13:03:58 in Hendersonville.

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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.