How far is Trenton, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Trenton, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.57 mi
03h 11m
Flight
131.44 mi
211.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.44 mi
Kilometers
211.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.57 mi
Kilometers
272.89 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 PM CDT
Return by in Trenton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-15T11:59
Arrive Hendersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Trenton
84.7 mi
01h 35m
To Hendersonville
84.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Trenton and Hendersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Eaton Street

    1 km · 60 sec · East Eaton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14.6 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1480 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

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

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Eaton Street
128 mi · 75%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 2%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 1%
Center Point Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

East Eaton Street

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 35m from Trenton
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Trenton and 84.9 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 131.44 mi (211.54 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,147
Coordinates35.9806200, -88.9414500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-88.94145, 35.98062)
End: Hendersonville (-86.62, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.65 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.3 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Hendersonville. The current time is 11:59:39.

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.