How far is Hendersonville, TN from Lexington, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Lexington, TN is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
126.69 mi
02h 24m
Flight
108.96 mi
175.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.96 mi
Kilometers
175.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.69 mi
Kilometers
203.89 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Tue, May 5, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-05-05T07:17
Arrive Lexington
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Hendersonville
63.3 mi
01h 12m
To Lexington
63.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    118 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
99.8 mi · 79%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 10%
Primary SR 22
9.88 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
TN 386 South
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
109 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
01h 12m from Hendersonville
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hendersonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Hendersonville and 63.4 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hendersonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 108.96 mi (175.35 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Lexington

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population7,866
Coordinates35.6509000, -88.3933800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Lexington (-88.39338, 35.6509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Lexington. The current time is 07:17:01.

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.