How far is Smyrna, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.48 mi
02h 12m
Flight
98.51 mi
158.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.51 mi
Kilometers
158.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.48 mi
Kilometers
203.55 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, May 30, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sun, May 31, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-30T20:16
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, May 30, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
McEwen
TN

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

From Smyrna
65.1 mi
01h 06m
To Hendersonville
61.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buck Ditch Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Buck Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Vista Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway of America

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

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

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Hendersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway of America
87 mi · 69%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Broad Street
2.43 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broadway of America

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 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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 06m from Smyrna
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Smyrna and 61.4 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 98.51 mi (158.53 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Hendersonville. The current time is 20:16:05.

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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.