How far is Springfield, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Springfield, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.22 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.41 mi
32.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.41 mi
Kilometers
32.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.22 mi
Kilometers
38.98 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Hendersonville
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgetop
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Springfield
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Hendersonville
12.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · East 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Dickerson Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dickerson Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Conference Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Conference Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gallatin Pike North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Pike North

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Boulevard
14.1 mi · 58%
West Main Street
3.01 mi · 12%
Conference Drive
1.71 mi · 7%
Dickerson Pike
1.35 mi · 6%
Gallatin Pike North
1.25 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Boulevard

Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard

14.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgetop
00h 19m from Springfield
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgetop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Springfield and 12.5 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgetop

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

54 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.85 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.884989, 36.509251)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Hendersonville. The current time is 18:19:20.

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.