How far is Collegedale, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Collegedale, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
166.59 mi
02h 38m
Flight
123.45 mi
198.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.45 mi
Kilometers
198.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.59 mi
Kilometers
268.1 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Collegedale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collegedale
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collegedale
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Collegedale
83 mi
01h 19m
To Hendersonville
83.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colcord Drive

    21 m · 8 sec · Colcord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apison Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Apison Pike

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Apison Pike

    3 mi · 5 min · Apison Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Volkswagen Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1571 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
134 mi · 81%
I 24 West
10.2 mi · 6%
Volkswagen Drive
7.48 mi · 4%
Apison Pike
3.8 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

134 mi · 02h 32m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 19m from Collegedale
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collegedale and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Collegedale and 83.6 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collegedale and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 123.45 mi (198.67 km).

Collegedale

#1 Collegedale

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,400
Coordinates35.0531300, -85.0502300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Industrial Drive (-85.049988, 35.053092)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Collegedale, TN and Hendersonville, TN. The current time in Collegedale is 23:43:41, although it is 22:43:41 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.