How far is Lebanon, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Hendersonville.
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Start on Public Square
23 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Lebanon Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn slight right
1094 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
9.1 mi · 14 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 Lebanon and Hendersonville.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
9.13 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Lebanon and 16 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Gallatin
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 Gallatin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.39 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 30,262 |
| Coordinates | 36.2081100, -86.2911000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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