How far is Hendersonville, TN from Germantown, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Germantown, TN is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
216.19 mi
04h 03m
Flight
197.78 mi
318.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.78 mi
Kilometers
318.3 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.19 mi
Kilometers
347.93 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-16T08:34
Arrive Germantown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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
Clarksburg
TN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Hendersonville
108 mi
02h 01m
To Germantown
108.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    190.7 mi · 3 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 177 South: Germantown

    1768 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Germantown Parkway

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Germantown Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Germantown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southern Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Southern Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
191 mi · 88%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 6%
North Germantown Parkway
5.35 mi · 2%
South Germantown Road
2.25 mi · 1%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

191 mi · 03h 26m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
02h 01m from Hendersonville
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hendersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Hendersonville and 108.2 miles from Germantown.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hendersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Germantown.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 197.78 mi (318.3 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Germantown

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population39,240
Coordinates35.0867600, -89.8100900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.88 L · about $28.77
Round trip
$57.55
15.26 gal · 57.76 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.77 $57.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.45 $64.90
Premium $4.65 $35.51 $71.02
Diesel $5.30 $40.47 $80.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Germantown. The current time is 08:34:03.

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.