Origin
Medina, TN
Afternoon in Medina on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
143 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medina, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 143 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Avenue, North Main Street, East Foster Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.36 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
71.5 miles from Medina, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 143 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Foster Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Creek Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Creek Law Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Law Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on Central Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
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Central Street
2
Turn left onto West Avenue
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
505 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
4
Turn right onto East Foster Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Foster Avenue
5
Continue on Spring Creek Highway
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Spring Creek Highway
6
At the end of the road, turn left
75 ft
·
2 sec
7
Turn right onto Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Spring Creek Law Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Law Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Law Road
9
Take the exit sharp left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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I 65 North: Louisville
12
Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Downtown Loop
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi
·
10 min
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I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
16
Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Center Point Road, Hendersonville
17
Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
164 ft
·
6 sec
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Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
18
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Center Point Road
19
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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West Main Street
20
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
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Walton Ferry Road
21
Arrive at your destination
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 71.5 miles from Medina, TN, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 16m
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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Open the route before leaving Medina, 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 Medina, TN
This is one driving day of about 143 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Medina, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.5 mi from Medina, TN · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from Medina, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hendersonville, TN
The final approach into Hendersonville, 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 Hendersonville, 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
$22.36 one way
$44.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.55 | $49.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.51 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 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 Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 143 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Avenue, North Main Street, East Foster Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.5 miles from Medina, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.36 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.
The drive from Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medina, TN to Hendersonville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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