How far is Lake Tansi, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Lake Tansi, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
121.26 mi
02h 29m
Flight
92.37 mi
148.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.37 mi
Kilometers
148.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.26 mi
Kilometers
195.15 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Tansi
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Tansi
2026-04-18T21:05
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Tansi
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Lake Tansi
60.6 mi
01h 14m
To Hendersonville
60.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Tansi and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cheyenne Drive

    69 m · 11 sec · Cheyenne Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunbar Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Dunbar Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lantana Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Miller Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    983 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Tansi 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
88.7 mi · 73%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 5%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 3%
Lantana Road
2.72 mi · 2%
Dunbar Road
2.64 mi · 2%
Miller Avenue
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 14m from Lake Tansi
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lake Tansi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Tansi to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Lake Tansi and 60.7 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lake Tansi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Tansi and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 92.37 mi (148.65 km).

Lake Tansi

#1 Lake Tansi

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population3,803
Coordinates35.8728500, -85.0544000
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Tansi (-85.0544, 35.87285)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 Lake Tansi and Hendersonville. The current time is 21:05:32.

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.