How far is Hendersonville, TN from Selmer, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Selmer, TN is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Selmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Selmer.
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Start on Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 10 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville
2424 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
81.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
947 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
47 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
15.2 mi · 23 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue on North Maple Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
12.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
102 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Selmer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Selmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Selmer?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 82.6 miles from Hendersonville and 82.7 miles from Selmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Selmer.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Selmer. Straight-line distance: 135.57 mi (218.18 km).
#1 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selmer
City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,280 |
| Coordinates | 35.1700800, -88.5922700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selmer (-88.59227, 35.17008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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