How far is Hendersonville, TN from Paris, TN?

The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Paris, TN is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
136.3 mi
02h 40m
Flight
95.03 mi
152.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.03 mi
Kilometers
152.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.3 mi
Kilometers
219.36 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-17T05:34
Arrive Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
McEwen
TN

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

From Hendersonville
68.1 mi
01h 20m
To Paris
68.2 mi
01h 20m

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
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3277 ft · 60 sec · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mineral Wells Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mineral Wells Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Market Street

    614 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Wood Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Wood Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
81.8 mi · 60%
US 641
35.1 mi · 26%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
Veterans Drive
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

81.2 mi · 01h 28m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 20m from Hendersonville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Hendersonville and 68.2 miles from Paris.

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

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendersonville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Paris. Straight-line distance: 95.03 mi (152.94 km).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Paris

City in Tennessee, United States

Population9,952
Coordinates36.3020000, -88.3267100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Paris (-88.32671, 36.302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.21 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.42 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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 Paris. The current time is 05:34:38.

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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.