How far is Lakeland, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Lakeland, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 205 miles (329.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.99 mi
03h 04m
Flight
190.02 mi
305.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.02 mi
Kilometers
305.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.99 mi
Kilometers
329.9 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Tue, Jun 2, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeland
Tue, Jun 2, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-06-02T07:11
Arrive Hendersonville
Tue, Jun 2, 10:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Lakeland
102.2 mi
01h 32m
To Hendersonville
102.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leeward Slopes Lane

    70 m · 15 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canada Road

    2803 ft · 1 min · Canada Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    187 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  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 Lakeland and Hendersonville.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
187 mi · 91%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 1%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 1%
Canada Road
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

187 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
01h 32m from Lakeland
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205 miles (329.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Lakeland and 102.8 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 190.02 mi (305.8 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

Population12,657
Coordinates35.2306400, -89.7403600
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Leeward Slopes Lane (-89.74046, 35.230708)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.38 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.53
14.46 gal · 54.76 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.26 $54.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.75 $61.50
Premium $4.65 $33.65 $67.30
Diesel $5.30 $38.35 $76.70

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Hendersonville. The current time is 07:11:37.

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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.