Origin
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.2 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 Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, TN covers 32.2 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 West Main Street, TN 386, TN 386 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.2 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 32.2 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.
West Main Street 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 Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, 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 Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| TN 386 | — | — |
| TN 386 South | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | — | — |
| US 31E South | — | — |
| SR 155 West | — | — |
| TN 155 West | — | — |
| Briley Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Ashland City, TN.
1
Start on Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
TN 386
4
Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
TN 386 South: Nashville
5
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
6
Merge slight right
4.3 mi
·
4 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 31E South, SR 155 West, US 31W, US 41: Ellington Parkway, Briley Parkway West, Dickerson Pike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 31E South, SR 155 West, US 31W, US 41: Ellington Parkway, Briley Parkway West, Dickerson Pike
8
Keep slight right to continue on SR 155 West, US 31W, US 41: Briley Parkway West, Dickerson Pike
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 155 West, US 31W, US 41: Briley Parkway West, Dickerson Pike
9
Keep slight left to continue on TN 155 West: Briley Parkway West
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
TN 155 West: Briley Parkway West
10
Merge slight left onto Briley Parkway
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Briley Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 12: Ashland City
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
SR 12: Ashland City
12
Turn right onto Ashland City Highway
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Ashland City Highway
13
Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
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
Ashland City, TN
Afternoon in Ashland City on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 warmer 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 Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, TN covers 32.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, TN 386, TN 386 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 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 $5.03 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 Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, 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 Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hendersonville, TN to Ashland City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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