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Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Waverly, TN

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

81.3 mi

131 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Waverly, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Waverly, TN covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, Broadway of America Highway, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.7 miles from Hendersonville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Waverly, TN covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31E / West Main Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 81.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31E / West Main Street

Turn left onto US 31E / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TN 386 South: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward TN 386 South: Nashville
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Merge onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 65

Take the exit onto I 65 toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
8
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 172 Toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hendersonville, TN and Waverly, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Dickson.

Memphis

15 mi in | ~19m | via I 65

Dickson

52.2 mi in | ~1h

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 34.7 mi 37m
Broadway of America Highway 19.9 mi 29m
I 65 9 mi 10m
SR 46 4.4 mi 6m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard 3.4 mi 3m
West Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
West College Street 1.8 mi 2m
Downtown Loop 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 34.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Waverly, TN.

1

Start on Walton Ferry Road

53 ft · 10 sec · Walton Ferry Road
2

Turn left onto US 31E

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward TN 386
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward TN 386 South: Nashville
5

Merge onto TN 386

3.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 65

8.7 mi · 10 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 65

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 65
Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 65

1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 48 sec
Exit 84B Toward I 40 West: Memphis
10

Merge onto I 40

35 mi · 37 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 172 Toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto SR 46

4.4 mi · 6 min · SR 46
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto US 70 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · East College Street
14

Continue on US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · West College Street
15

Continue on US 70

20 mi · 29 min · Broadway of America Highway
16

Turn left onto East Acre Avenue

114 ft · 5 sec · East Acre Avenue
17

Turn right onto East Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
18

Turn right onto Mill Street

253 ft · 11 sec · Mill Street
19

Arrive at destination

Mill Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.7 miles from Hendersonville, TN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.7 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waverly, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hendersonville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hendersonville, TN

This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hendersonville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 34.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.7 mi from Hendersonville, TN · 48m into the drive

city and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

41 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Waverly, TN

The final approach into Waverly, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waverly, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 81.3
View on nps.gov
Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 16.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.71 one way

$25.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.96 $27.91
premium $4.89 $15.65 $31.29
diesel $5.61 $17.95 $35.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.54 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Hendersonville, TN

Night in Hendersonville on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waverly, TN

Night in Waverly on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 45m 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 Hendersonville, TN to Waverly, TN covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Broadway of America Highway, I 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Hendersonville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.71 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 81.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31E / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hendersonville, TN and Waverly, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Dickson.

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