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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Cheyenne Drive
69 m · 11 sec · Cheyenne Drive
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Turn right onto Dunbar Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Dunbar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lantana Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Miller Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit left
983 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin
1834 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
1060 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Nashville Pike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Tansi and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 92.37 mi (148.65 km).
#1 Lake Tansi
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,803 |
| Coordinates | 35.8728500, -85.0544000 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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