How far is Dickson, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Dickson, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickson and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson and Hendersonville.
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Start on West College Street
3115 ft · 1 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46
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Take the exit left
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 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 Dickson and Hendersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 46
Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 38m
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 Dickson and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickson to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Dickson and 29 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dickson and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
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 Pegram.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.41 km).
#1 Dickson
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 15,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.0770000, -87.3877900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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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