How far is Union City, TN from Hendersonville, TN?

The driving distance from Union City, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 190 miles (305.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
190.04 mi
02h 51m
Flight
135.84 mi
218.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.84 mi
Kilometers
218.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.04 mi
Kilometers
305.84 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Mon, May 18, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Union City
Mon, May 18, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-18T07:14
Arrive Hendersonville
Mon, May 18, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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
Dover
TN

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

From Union City
80.5 mi
01h 25m
To Hendersonville
109.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
93°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Hendersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    23 m · 8 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    578 ft · 20 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Nailling Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nailling Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp right toward TN 22 South

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 22 South: Dresden

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pikeview Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pikeview Street

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Paris Highway

    23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Riverside Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1219 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    932 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

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

    50 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashland City Road
38.4 mi · 20%
Main Street
28.1 mi · 15%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 13%
Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 12%
TN 22 South
20.2 mi · 11%
West Main Street
4.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ashland City Road

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 25m from Union City
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City 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 Union City to Hendersonville?

The road trip is about 190 miles (305.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Union City and 109.5 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

43 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

91 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
RAIL

Fulton

94 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 135.84 mi (218.61 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population10,325
Coordinates36.4242300, -89.0570100
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Hendersonville

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-89.056993, 36.424403)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.38 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
13.4 gal · 50.76 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.50 $56.99
Premium $4.65 $31.18 $62.36
Diesel $5.30 $35.54 $71.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Hendersonville. The current time is 07:14:46.

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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.