How far is Hendersonville, TN from Sweetwater, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Sweetwater, TN is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Sweetwater.
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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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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
13.8 mi · 16 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Turn left
1498 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike
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Continue on Columbia Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Turn straight onto Trace Creek Road
610 ft · 27 sec · Trace Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trace Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Sweetwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Continue straight
36 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Hendersonville and 52 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hendersonville and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
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 Thompson's Station.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 79.5 mi (127.94 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 Sweetwater
City in Tennessee
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.4973000, -87.6319700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-87.63197, 35.4973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
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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