How far is Hendersonville, TN from Martin, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Martin, TN is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
168.6 mi
03h 21m
Flight
124.18 mi
199.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.18 mi
Kilometers
199.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.6 mi
Kilometers
271.33 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martin
Tue, May 5, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Tue, May 5, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-05-05T07:29
Arrive Martin
Tue, May 5, 10:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:16 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

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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Hendersonville
84.3 mi
01h 40m
To Martin
84.4 mi
01h 40m

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
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  19. 19

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 22

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lindell Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Lindell Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lindell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
99.8 mi · 59%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 22
10.8 mi · 6%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.06 mi · 2%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 1%
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 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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 40m from Hendersonville
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hendersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Martin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Hendersonville and 84.4 miles from Martin.

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

The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Martin. Straight-line distance: 124.18 mi (199.85 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Martin (-88.85034, 36.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.87
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.44 $44.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.31 $50.61
Premium $4.65 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $5.30 $31.56 $63.12

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 Martin. The current time is 07:29:33.

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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.