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Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Arlington, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

78.1 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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Arlington, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Arlington, TN covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, SR 149, US 41A Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.21 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.

Midpoint

39 miles from Hendersonville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 29.2 mi 31m
SR 149 21.6 mi 31m
US 41A Bypass 5.6 mi 6m
West Old Hickory Boulevard 3.5 mi 5m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard 3.4 mi 3m
TN 76 3.4 mi 3m
I 65 2.6 mi 2m
West Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 29.2 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Arlington, 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

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 65
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 92 Toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto TN 45

3.5 mi · 5 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
10

Merge onto I 24

29 mi · 31 min · I 24
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward TN 76
12

Keep slight left at fork

283 ft · 9 sec
13

Continue on TN 76

3.4 mi · 3 min · TN 76
14

Continue on US 41A Bypass

5.6 mi · 6 min · US 41A Bypass
15

Turn left onto TN 13; TN 48

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Continue on TN 13; TN 48

2.0 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
17

Turn right onto SR 149

22 mi · 31 min · SR 149
18

Continue on Cumberland City Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway
19

At end of road, turn right onto SR 49

1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
20

Turn left onto Arlington Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Arlington Street
21

Turn right onto West Roby Street

29 ft · 1 sec · West Roby Street
22

Arrive at destination

West Roby 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 39 miles from Hendersonville, TN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 46m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

+

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hendersonville, TN

This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hendersonville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 29.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clarksville, TN

39 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

Goodlettsville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pleasant View, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Drips Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

Visit website

Goody's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.7

Joelton, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16158762500

Drips Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16158542610

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
8
8.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard

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. Exit 92 Toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard
6
9.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | TN 45 / West Old Hickory Boulevard

Turn right onto TN 45 / West Old Hickory Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.21 one way

$24.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.41 $26.81
premium $4.89 $15.03 $30.06
diesel $5.61 $17.24 $34.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.93 $5.00

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hendersonville, TN

Afternoon in Hendersonville on Saturday

Local time

1:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TN

Afternoon in Arlington on Saturday

Local time

1:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

23 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 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.

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 78.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 78.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and SR 149. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 24.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and SR 149. 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Arlington, TN covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 24, SR 149, US 41A Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39 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 $12.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

The route from Hendersonville, TN to Arlington, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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