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Trip from La Vergne, TN to Hendersonville, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

34.1 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

Downtown La Vergne, TN, TN

La Vergne, TN

Martin.que

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel between La Vergne and Hendersonville, Tennessee, expect a straightforward 36.2-mile trek that typically takes about 41 minutes to complete. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay or complex logistics. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like Waldron Road, International Boulevard, and Parthenon Boulevard, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $5. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region, the journey remains localized and familiar. Use this route when you need a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Tennessee communities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

17 miles from La Vergne, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the journey spent on highways, you will navigate through a series of local connectors that define the character of this 36.2-mile route. You won't find any long-distance highway stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted portion occurs directly on Waldron Road. The road profile is consistently technical, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various boulevards. It is an ideal path for drivers who prefer local street navigation over high-speed freeway travel.

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 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near I 24.

Route Complexity 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

9
14.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 52A Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
16.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
9
28.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 95 Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
8
30.9 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
9
31.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hend...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between La Vergne, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Gallatin and Monthaven Arts And Cultural Center.

Louisville

16.6 mi in | ~22m | via I 24

Gallatin

28.5 mi in | ~37m | via TN 386

Monthaven Arts And Cultural Center

31.2 mi in | ~40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 23.7 mi 28m
West Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard 2.4 mi 2m
Downtown Loop 2.3 mi 3m
Waldron Road 1.7 mi 4m
I 65 0.2 mi <1m
Center Point Road 0.2 mi <1m
Parthenon Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 23.7 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mason Road

109 ft · 9 sec · Mason Road
2

Turn left onto Waldron Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road
3

Turn right onto International Boulevard

395 ft · 26 sec · International Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Parthenon Boulevard
5

Continue on Waldron Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Waldron Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 24 West: Nashville Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 24

12 mi · 13 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 24
Exit 52A Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the slight left lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24
Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 24

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 24
Exit 46A Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Continue on I 65

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 65
13

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386

2.4 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95 Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 2 Toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

163 ft · 6 sec
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right onto Center Point Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Center Point Road
17

Turn left onto US 31E

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

53 ft · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road
19

Arrive at destination

Walton Ferry Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 41-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time and pace. You do not need to worry about planning for multiple stops, as the entire trip is designed to be completed in one go without the need for breaks. Keep in mind that because this route relies entirely on local roads, you should factor in potential traffic at intersections along the way. To make the most of your $5 fuel budget, ensure your vehicle is ready to go before you head out from La Vergne. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of the trip.

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 17 miles from La Vergne, TN, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 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 34 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving La Vergne, TN.

Day 1

Settle into the route from La Vergne, TN

This is one driving day of about 34.1 miles and 46m.

At 34.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 23.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17 mi from La Vergne, TN · 23m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

17 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.

Popular next leg

Nashville, TN to Hendersonville, TN

17.3 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Goodlettsville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 miles from La Vergne, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hendersonville, TN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hendersonville, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.33 one way

$10.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.85 $11.71
premium $4.89 $6.56 $13.12
diesel $5.61 $7.53 $15.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

La Vergne, TN

Night in La Vergne on Wednesday

Local time

10:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hendersonville, TN

Night in Hendersonville on Wednesday

Local time

10:02 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

2 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

46m 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 La Vergne, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 34.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, West Main Street, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from La Vergne, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.33 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between La Vergne, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Gallatin and Monthaven Arts And Cultural Center.

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