How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.44 mi
02h 28m
Flight
98.98 mi
159.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.98 mi
Kilometers
159.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.44 mi
Kilometers
197.05 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Fairfield Glade
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Glade
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Glade
9:30 PM CDT
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Fairfield Glade
61.1 mi
01h 14m
To Hendersonville
61.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Fairfield Glade and Hendersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Glade and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    992 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Glade 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
96.2 mi · 79%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 5%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Snead Drive
0.41 mi
Lakeview Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 14m from Fairfield Glade
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Glade to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Fairfield Glade and 61.3 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 98.98 mi (159.29 km).

Fairfield Glade

#1 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield Glade (-84.88634, 36.00035)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.36 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.72 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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

There is no time difference between Fairfield Glade and Hendersonville. The current time is 21:26:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.