Origin
Smithville, TN
Night in Smithville on Wednesday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithville, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smithville, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sparta Pike, SR 109, Nashville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Sparta Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Smithville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Smithville, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sparta Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.3 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 34.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (SR 109): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward TN 109: Gallatin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward TN 109: Gallatin
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
SR 109
Turn right onto SR 109
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
SR 109
Turn left onto SR 109
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Pike | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| SR 109 | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Nashville Highway | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| I 40 | 7.5 mi | 7m |
| Nashville Pike | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Old Nashville Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sparta Pike
— 15.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithville, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on West Market Street
257 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Market Street
2
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto US 70
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
4
Continue on US 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nashville Highway
5
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nashville Highway
6
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Nashville Highway
7
Continue on US 70; SR 96
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Nashville Highway
8
Continue on US 70
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Sparta Pike
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
10
Merge onto I 40
7.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 232
Toward TN 109: Gallatin
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 109
13 mi
·
18 min
·
SR 109
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 109
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 109
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 31E: Gallatin, Hendersonville
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto US 31E
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nashville Pike
16
Continue on US 31E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on US 31E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 31E
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
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 33.6 miles from Smithville, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 50m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendersonville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Smithville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Smithville, TN
This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Smithville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sparta Pike for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Smithville, TN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Smithville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.54 | $23.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Hendersonville, TN
Night in Hendersonville on Wednesday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Lebanon, TN
34 mi in
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Smithville, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sparta Pike, SR 109, Nashville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Smithville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.51 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 67.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 34.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (SR 109): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smithville, TN to Hendersonville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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