How far is Hendersonville, TN from Columbia, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Columbia, TN is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Columbia.
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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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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Turn left onto Nashville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on North Garden Street
2506 ft · 58 sec · North Garden Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Columbia.
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 65 South
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36 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hendersonville and Areas Of Fog near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Hendersonville and 32.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hendersonville and Areas Of Fog near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 53.01 mi (85.31 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 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
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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