How far is Selmer, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Selmer, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
164.73 mi
03h 20m
Flight
135.57 mi
218.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.57 mi
Kilometers
218.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.73 mi
Kilometers
265.1 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in Selmer
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selmer
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Hendersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selmer
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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Selmer
82.3 mi
01h 40m
To Hendersonville
82.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Court Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 100

    15.2 mi · 23 min · State Route 100

  6. 6

    Turn left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selmer 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 100
96.9 mi · 59%
North Maple Street
18.4 mi · 11%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 6%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 100

Merge slight left

81.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 40m from Selmer
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Selmer and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Selmer and 82.4 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Selmer and Chance Rain Showers near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selmer and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 135.57 mi (218.18 km).

Selmer

#1 Selmer

City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,280
Coordinates35.1700800, -88.5922700
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Selmer (-88.59227, 35.17008)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 Selmer and Hendersonville. The current time is 05:21:39.

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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.