Origin
Goodlettsville, TN
Morning in Goodlettsville on Sunday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodlettsville, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodlettsville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Goodlettsville and Hendersonville, this 6.7-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 11 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via West Main Street, Conference Drive, and Gallatin Pike North, keeping you entirely within the Southeast region of Tennessee. With a fuel budget estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly economical route that requires zero overnight stops. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense link for travelers moving between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Conference Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Gallatin Pike North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walton Ferry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodlettsville, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on US 31W; US 41
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 174
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Conference Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Conference Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 31E
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Gallatin Pike North
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 31E
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
7
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike
Turn left onto SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Conference Drive
Turn right onto Conference Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 31E / Gallatin Pike North
Turn left onto US 31E / Gallatin Pike North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Walton Ferry Road
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
7:06 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, as this route features zero highway miles. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 3-mile segment on West Main Street, which dictates the overall pace of your journey. Because the path relies exclusively on surface roads, you will experience a constant series of turns that keep you engaged throughout the 6.7-mile distance. The character of the road remains consistent as you transition between the two Tennessee towns, offering a predictable experience for those who prefer local streets over heavy traffic corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Conference Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 31E / Gallatin Pike North): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
606 ft
440 ft
Total Climb
286 ft
Total Descent
279 ft
Highest Point
606 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
167 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Hendersonville, TN
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on West Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Conference Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 31E / Gallatin Pike North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hendersonville, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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