Origin
Ashland City, TN
Afternoon in Ashland City on Thursday
Local time
2:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 32.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ashland City Highway, SR 155 East, Briley Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 32.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ashland City Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Highway | — | — |
| SR 155 East | — | — |
| Briley Parkway | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | — | — |
| Center Point Road | — | — |
| Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ashland City Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on Ashland City Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Ashland City Highway
3
Turn left onto SR 155 East: Briley Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 155 East: Briley Parkway East
4
Merge slight left onto Briley Parkway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Briley Parkway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
6
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
9
Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Point Road, Hendersonville
10
Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
11
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Center Point Road
12
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Thursday
Local time
2:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 32.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ashland City Highway, SR 155 East, Briley Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Ashland City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ashland City, TN to Hendersonville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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