How far is Hendersonville, TN from Centerville, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Centerville, TN is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
76.53 mi
01h 37m
Flight
59.66 mi
96.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.66 mi
Kilometers
96.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.53 mi
Kilometers
123.17 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-15T16:34
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Kingston Springs
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Hendersonville
38.3 mi
00h 48m
To Centerville
38.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 46

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 100

    16.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 100

  15. 15

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · North Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
35.3 mi · 46%
State Highway 100
16.9 mi · 22%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 16%
State Highway 46
2.53 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston Springs
00h 48m from Hendersonville
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Kingston Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Hendersonville and 38.3 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendersonville and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston Springs

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

31 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 59.66 mi (96.01 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Centerville

Town in Tennessee

Population3,561
Coordinates35.7789600, -87.4669600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Centerville (-87.46696, 35.77896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Centerville. The current time is 16:34:37.

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.