How far is Hendersonville, TN from Collegedale, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Collegedale, TN is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.46 mi
03h 14m
Flight
123.45 mi
198.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.45 mi
Kilometers
198.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.46 mi
Kilometers
266.29 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collegedale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Collegedale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendersonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Hendersonville
82.8 mi
01h 37m
To Collegedale
82.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive

    1928 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Apison Pike

    3 mi · 6 min · Apison Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Apison Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apison Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Colcord Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Colcord Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colcord Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
137 mi · 82%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 7%
I 75 North
7.7 mi · 5%
Apison Pike
3.85 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 1%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 37m from Hendersonville
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Collegedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Hendersonville and 82.7 miles from Collegedale.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville and Collegedale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hendersonville and Sunny near Collegedale.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Collegedale. Straight-line distance: 123.45 mi (198.67 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Collegedale

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,400
Coordinates35.0531300, -85.0502300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Collegedale (-85.05023, 35.05313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.1 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.68 gal · 44.2 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.84 $49.68
Premium $4.65 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.30 $30.98 $61.95

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendersonville, TN and Collegedale, TN. The current time in Hendersonville is 01:49:03, although it is 02:49:03 in Collegedale.

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.