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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.17 mi
01h 37m
Flight
50.87 mi
81.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.87 mi
Kilometers
81.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.17 mi
Kilometers
108.1 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Smithville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithville
2026-04-15T20:22
Arrive Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Smithville
33.6 mi
00h 48m
To Hendersonville
33.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    78 m · 13 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1090 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    2074 ft · 35 sec · Nashville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    12.9 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sparta Pike

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Sparta Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin

    1834 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville

    1060 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nashville Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Nashville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sparta Pike
15.4 mi · 23%
Nashville Highway
13.3 mi · 20%
I 40 West
7.66 mi · 11%
Nashville Pike
5.69 mi · 8%
East Main Street
3.04 mi · 5%
Old Nashville Highway
2.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 48m from Smithville
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.87 km).

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#1 Smithville

City in Tennessee

Population4,978
Coordinates35.9606200, -85.8141500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithville (-85.81415, 35.96062)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithville and Hendersonville. The current time is 20:22:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.