How far is Humboldt, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Humboldt, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
157.47 mi
02h 27m
Flight
132.54 mi
213.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.54 mi
Kilometers
213.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.47 mi
Kilometers
253.43 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Fri, May 1, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Humboldt
Fri, May 1, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humboldt
2026-05-01T10:53
Arrive Hendersonville
Fri, May 1, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humboldt
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Humboldt
78.4 mi
01h 13m
To Hendersonville
79 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    1480 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville

    50 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
129 mi · 82%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 6%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 1%
Center Point Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 17m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 13m from Humboldt
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Humboldt and Mostly Cloudy near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Humboldt and 79 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Humboldt and Mostly Cloudy near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 132.54 mi (213.3 km).

Humboldt

#1 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population8,126
Coordinates35.8197900, -88.9159000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.915896, 35.819847)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Humboldt and Hendersonville. The current time is 10:53:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.