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

  1. 🚗 Get on I-840 E from Columbia Pike.
  2. 🧭 Head south on Columbia Pike toward Thompson's Station Rd W.
  3. ➡️ Turn right onto Thompson's Station Rd W.
  4. ↖️ Slight left onto School St.
  5. ➡️ Turn right onto Thompson's Station Rd W.
  6. ↪️ Turn left onto Columbia Pike.
  7. ➡️ 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.97 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.36 mi
61.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.36 mi
Kilometers
61.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.97 mi
Kilometers
77.2 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson's Station
2026-04-18T22:44
Arrive Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thompson's Station
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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Thompson's Station
23.7 mi
00h 25m
To Hendersonville
24.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsons Station Road West

    1938 ft · 58 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West

    1432 ft · 33 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbia Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    3015 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1058 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Nashville

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1720 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    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 Thompson's Station and Hendersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
23.9 mi · 50%
I 24 West
9.18 mi · 19%
Downtown Loop
3.43 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 5%
Columbia Pike
1.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 25m from Thompson's Station
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

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).

Thompson's Station

#1 Thompson's Station

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,973
Coordinates35.8020100, -86.9113900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsons Station Road West (-86.911251, 35.801998)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompson's Station and Hendersonville. The current time is 22:44:51.

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.