How far is Thompson's Station, TN from Hendersonville, TN?
Fastest route
Here is a summary of the directions from Thompson's Station, Tennessee, USA to Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA:
Directions
- 🚗 Get on I-840 E from Columbia Pike.
- 🧭 Head south on Columbia Pike toward Thompson's Station Rd W.
- ➡️ Turn right onto Thompson's Station Rd W.
- ↖️ Slight left onto School St.
- ➡️ Turn right onto Thompson's Station Rd W.
- ↪️ Turn left onto Columbia Pike.
- ➡️ Slight right onto the ramp to Murfreesboro.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Follow the right 2 lanes to take exit 31 to merge onto I-65 N toward Nashville.
- 🚗 Keep left to stay on I-65 N.
- 🧭 Keep left to stay on I-65 N, following signs for I-40 W/Memphis/Louisville.
- ➡️ Keep right to stay on I-65 N, following signs for I-24 W/Louisville/Clarksville.
- 🛣️ Keep right at the fork to continue on TN-386 N/Vietnam Veterans Blvd, following signs for State Route 386/Hendersonville/Gallatin.
- ➡️ Take exit 3 for US-31E toward Hendersonville.
- 🧭 Continue onto US-31E BYP S and keep left at the fork, following signs for US-31E/Hendersonville.
- ↪️ Merge onto US-31E N/Johnny Cash Pkwy/W Main St.
- 🚗 Continue on US-31E N/Johnny Cash Pkwy/W Main St until you reach Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 50m.
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.
Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson's Station and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson's Station and Hendersonville.
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Start on Thompsons Station Road West
1938 ft · 58 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West
1432 ft · 33 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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Turn left onto Columbia Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
1058 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Nashville
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
1580 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Center Point Road
834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right 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 Thompson's Station and Hendersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompson's Station and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Thompson's Station to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Thompson's Station and 24.2 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompson's Station and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
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 Berry Hill.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson's Station and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 38.36 mi (61.74 km).
#1 Thompson's Station
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 6,973 |
| Coordinates | 35.8020100, -86.9113900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
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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