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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 10 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville
2424 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard
1735 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Old Hickory Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Clarksville
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Cumberland Drive
2949 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Continue on State Highway 13
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cumberland City Highway
2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Street
566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn right onto West Roby Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adams.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 km).
#1 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.3145000, -87.7130800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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