How far is Hendersonville, TN from Arlington, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Arlington, TN is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
78.08 mi
01h 43m
Flight
60.86 mi
97.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.08 mi
Kilometers
125.66 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-18T12:00
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendersonville
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
Adams
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Hendersonville
39 mi
00h 51m
To Arlington
39.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 10 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville

    2424 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard

    1735 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cumberland Drive

    2949 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  17. 17

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Cumberland City Highway

    2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Roby Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
29.6 mi · 38%
TN 76
9.32 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
6 mi · 8%
West Old Hickory Boulevard
3.51 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 3%
State Highway 13
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adams
00h 51m from Hendersonville
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Hendersonville and 39.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Adams

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

27 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

55 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

97 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Arlington. The current time is 12:00:12.

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.