How far is Lafayette, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
42.69 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.24 mi
58.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.24 mi
Kilometers
58.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.7 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Tue, May 5, 4:33 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Tue, May 5, 5:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-05T15:35
Arrive Hendersonville
Tue, May 5, 4:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Westmoreland
TN

Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

From Lafayette
20.7 mi
00h 28m
To Hendersonville
22 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Public Square

    32 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    2420 ft · 49 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    101 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Broadway

    2246 ft · 42 sec · West Broadway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Nashville Pike

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Nashville Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
College Street
13 mi · 30%
Nashville Pike
6.2 mi · 15%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 7%
Gallatin Road
1.37 mi · 3%
West Broadway
0.43 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

16.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmoreland
00h 28m from Lafayette
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Westmoreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Lafayette and 22 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Westmoreland

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

65 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

100 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 36.24 mi (58.32 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

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

Population5,271
Coordinates36.5211600, -86.0263700
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-86.026281, 36.521077)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Hendersonville. The current time is 15:35:46.

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.