How far is Hendersonville, TN from Arlington, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Arlington, TN is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
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
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
178 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2622 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
2346 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Hickory Withe Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road
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Continue on Forrest Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Forrest Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
178 mi · 03h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Partly Sunny 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 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Hendersonville and 99.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hendersonville and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 184.12 mi (296.32 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 | 11,625 |
| Coordinates | 35.2962000, -89.6614700 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-89.66147, 35.2962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.86 | $59.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.23 | $74.47 |
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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