How far is Hendersonville, TN from Livingston, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Livingston, TN is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
103.7 mi
02h 02m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.7 mi
Kilometers
166.89 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-17T09:56
Arrive Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Hendersonville
51.8 mi
01h 01m
To Livingston
51.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 4 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 386 North

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon

    1310 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville

    2310 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta

    1545 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    20.7 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Court Square

    35 m · 5 sec · West Court Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
56.4 mi · 54%
South Water Avenue
12.8 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.52 mi · 5%
SR 109 South
2.89 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 01m from Hendersonville
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Hendersonville and 51.9 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Livingston

Town in Tennessee, US

Population4,129
Coordinates36.3834000, -85.3230200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Livingston (-85.32302, 36.3834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Livingston. The current time is 09:56:25.

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.