How far is Smithville, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
The driving distance from Smithville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 01h 37m.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithville and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithville and Hendersonville.
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Start on West Market Street
78 m · 13 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1090 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
2074 ft · 35 sec · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
12.9 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Pike
15.4 mi · 22 min · Sparta Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Nashville
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 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 Smithville 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.
Sparta Pike
Continue on Sparta Pike
15.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Smithville and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithville to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Smithville and 33.6 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Smithville and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.87 km).
#1 Smithville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,978 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606200, -85.8141500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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