How far is Hendersonville, TN from Medina, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Medina, TN is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
143.39 mi
02h 47m
Flight
125.26 mi
201.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.26 mi
Kilometers
201.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.39 mi
Kilometers
230.77 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-15T13:59
Arrive Medina
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Hendersonville
71.6 mi
01h 23m
To Medina
71.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Law Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Law Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Spring Creek Law Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    154 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    42 m · 7 sec · West Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Central Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
114 mi · 80%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 8%
Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
Law Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 03m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 23m from Hendersonville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Mostly Sunny near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Hendersonville and 71.8 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendersonville and Mostly Sunny near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Medina. Straight-line distance: 125.26 mi (201.58 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Medina

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,379
Coordinates35.8028500, -88.7747800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Medina (-88.77478, 35.80285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.15 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.3 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Medina. The current time is 13:59:06.

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.