Origin
La Vergne, TN
Morning in La Vergne on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vergne, 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
46m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from La Vergne, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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.
Destination
Hendersonville, TN
Morning in Hendersonville on Sunday
Local time
9:57 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
697 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
453 ft
Total Descent
553 ft
Highest Point
697 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
305 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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 46m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 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 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.
Yes — Stones River 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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