Origin
Hendersonville, TN
Evening in Hendersonville on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Paris, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
136.3 mi
219 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Paris, TN covers 136.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 641, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.31 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.2 miles from Hendersonville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 136.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 136.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 641. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.2 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 81.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 641. 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 136.3 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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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
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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
6
98.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 126
Toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
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 Paris, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Parsons.
Memphis
15 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 65
Parsons
98.8 mi in
|
~1h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 81.2 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 641 | 34.9 mi | 45m |
| I 65 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Loop | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mineral Wells Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Paris, 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
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 126
Toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
12
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
4 sec
13
Merge onto US 641
35 mi
·
45 min
·
US 641
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 641
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Memorial Drive
15
Turn right onto US 641
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Wells Avenue
16
Continue on US 641
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Drive
17
Turn straight onto US 641
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Market Street
18
Turn left onto SR 54; SR 69
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Wood Street
19
Arrive at destination
SR 54; SR 69
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Hendersonville, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.2 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paris, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 136.3 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hendersonville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 81.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.2 mi from Hendersonville, TN · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.2 miles.
Arriving in Paris, TN
The final approach into Paris, 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 Paris, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.31 one way
$42.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.23 | $52.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.09 | $60.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.31 | $6.54 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Paris, TN
Evening in Paris on Friday
Local time
5:29 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
2h 40m 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 Paris, TN covers 136.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 641, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.2 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 $21.31 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 136.3 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 Paris, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Parsons.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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