How far is Ripley, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Ripley, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.57 mi
03h 03m
Flight
167.12 mi
268.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.12 mi
Kilometers
268.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.57 mi
Kilometers
306.69 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Mon, Jun 1, 12:05 PM CDT
Return by in Ripley
Mon, Jun 1, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ripley
2026-06-01T09:01
Arrive Hendersonville
Mon, Jun 1, 12:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ripley
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Ripley
93.7 mi
01h 31m
To Hendersonville
96.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    19 m · 8 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    976 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eastland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    15.7 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Haralson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    141.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville

    50 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ripley 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
142 mi · 74%
East Main Street
9.74 mi · 5%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 5%
West Main Street
3.56 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 70

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 32m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 31m from Ripley
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ripley 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 Ripley to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Ripley and 96.9 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ripley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 167.12 mi (268.96 km).

Ripley

#1 Ripley

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,624
Coordinates35.7453600, -89.5298000
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-89.5298, 35.745313)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ripley and Hendersonville. The current time is 09:01:48.

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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.