This 77.8-mile drive from Arlington, TN to Hendersonville, TN is a manageable single-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 43 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-24, Cumberland City Highway, and Ashland City Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this journey through the Southeast region of Tennessee is straightforward and efficient. It's a perfect option for a quick getaway or a convenient transfer, requiring no overnight stops. You'll find the drive to be practical and direct, making it easy to plan.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Arlington, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
29.3 mi
31m
Cumberland City Highway
22.1 mi
33m
Ashland City Road
5.6 mi
6m
West Main Street
4.4 mi
8m
Old Hickory Boulevard
3.9 mi
6m
TN 76
3.1 mi
3m
I 65
3 mi
3m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 29.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on West Roby Street
29 ft·6 sec·West Roby Street
2
Turn left onto Arlington Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Arlington Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49
1.7 mi·4 min·West Main Street
4
Turn left onto Cumberland City Highway
0.5 mi·1 min·Cumberland City Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 149
22 mi·31 min·Cumberland City Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto TN 13; TN 48
2.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 13
7
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi·1 min·Cumberland Drive
8
Turn right onto US 41A Bypass
5.6 mi·6 min·Ashland City Road
9
Continue on TN 76
3.1 mi·3 min·TN 76
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
11
Merge onto I 24
29 mi·31 min·I 24
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 40Toward TN 45: Old Hickory BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto TN 45
3.9 mi·6 min·Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 65 North: LouisvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 65
2.8 mi·3 min·I 65
16
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi·14 sec·I 65
17
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386
2.4 mi·2 min·Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, GallatinUse the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 2Toward Center Point Road, HendersonvilleUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft·6 sec
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, HendersonvilleUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·Center Point Road
21
Turn left onto US 31E
2.7 mi·4 min·West Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft·1 sec·Walton Ferry Road
23
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 43-minute drive, flexibility is your best asset. There are no designated stops suggested, so you can depart at your convenience. Given the distance, you likely won't need to worry about extensive rest breaks, though a quick stop for gas if your tank is low is always wise, especially with the $12 fuel cost. Pay attention as you transition from the interstate to local roads to adjust your driving accordingly. A good tip is to check traffic conditions on I-24 before you leave Arlington, as this is your longest stretch and can sometimes see delays.
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 38.9 miles from Arlington, TN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 56m 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 26m
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 Arlington, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TN
This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Arlington, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 29.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.8 and 74.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
64.8 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
5
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 North: Louisville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
9
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.16 one way
$24.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.35
$26.71
premium
$4.89
$14.97
$29.94
diesel
$5.61
$17.18
$34.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.17
$3.73
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.81
$3.11
EV Truck/SUV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 13, 2026
Origin
Arlington, TN
Morning
in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hendersonville, TN
Morning
in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
8:28 AM
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
28 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 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive profile, with 48% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster interstate driving, particularly on I-24, which features the longest uninterrupted segment at 29.3 miles. As you transition to roads like Cumberland City Highway and Ashland City Road, the character will likely shift to more local thoroughfares. Expect a blend of efficiency and a more grounded feel as you move between these different types of roads, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.2 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
755 ft408 ft
Total Climb
428 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
755 ft
~55.5 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, TN to Hendersonville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Gallatin along the way.
Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County of the American state of Tennessee. It is a well-known suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, and has been the home of many country music stars, including Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hendersonville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.2 miles (TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hendersonville, TN before heading back.
