How far is Hendersonville, TN from Bolivar, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Bolivar, TN is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Bolivar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Bolivar.
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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
120.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Bolivar Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bolivar Highway
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Continue on Main Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Bolivar.
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
120 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Bolivar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Bolivar?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Hendersonville and 86.4 miles from Bolivar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hendersonville and Sunny near Bolivar.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
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 Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 151.2 mi (243.34 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 Bolivar
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,845 |
| Coordinates | 35.2561900, -88.9878400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar (-88.98784, 35.25619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
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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