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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.88 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.36 mi
61.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.36 mi
Kilometers
61.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.88 mi
Kilometers
77.06 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendersonville
2026-04-19T00:16
Arrive Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Hendersonville
24 mi
00h 29m
To Thompson's Station
23.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

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.

  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

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1692 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 840 West: Memphis, Dickson

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia

    2246 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    83 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    40 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Thompsons Station Road West

    1432 ft · 28 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  19. 19

    Continue on Thompsons Station Road West

    1938 ft · 57 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
23 mi · 48%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
12.1 mi · 25%
I 24 East
2.77 mi · 6%
Columbia Pike
2.09 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.09 mi · 4%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 29m from Hendersonville
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

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).

Hendersonville

#1 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Thompson's Station

#2 Thompson's Station

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,973
Coordinates35.8020100, -86.9113900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
End: Thompson's Station (-86.91139, 35.80201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendersonville and Thompson's Station. The current time is 00:16:54.

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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.