How far is Hendersonville, TN from Thompson's Station, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Thompson's Station, TN is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Thompson's Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Thompson's Station.
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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
22.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1692 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 840 West: Memphis, Dickson
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia
2246 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia
83 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Turn right onto Thompsons Station Road West
1432 ft · 28 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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Continue on Thompsons Station Road West
1938 ft · 57 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hendersonville and Thompson's Station.
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
22.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers near Thompson's Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Thompson's Station?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Hendersonville and 23.9 miles from Thompson's Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hendersonville and Chance Rain Showers near Thompson's Station.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Thompson's Station. Straight-line distance: 38.36 mi (61.74 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 Thompson's Station
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 6,973 |
| Coordinates | 35.8020100, -86.9113900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson's Station (-86.91139, 35.80201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
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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