How far is Athens, TN from Spring Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Athens, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.85 mi
01h 02m
Flight
47.44 mi
76.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.44 mi
Kilometers
76.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.85 mi
Kilometers
93.1 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Mon, May 25, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Athens
Mon, May 25, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Athens
2026-05-25T01:28
Arrive Spring Hill
Mon, May 25, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Athens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Athens
26.8 mi
00h 31m
To Spring Hill
31.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Spring Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Spring Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    57 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North White Street

    75 m · 12 sec · North White Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Madison Avenue

    943 ft · 26 sec · East Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Green Street

    76 m · 6 sec · Green Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Ingleside Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on John J Duncan Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · John J Duncan Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1657 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road

    1786 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lovell Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Lovell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middlebrook Pike

    1090 ft · 32 sec · Middlebrook Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ball Camp Byington Road

    976 ft · 23 sec · Ball Camp Byington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ball Camp Byington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ball Camp Byington Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Byington Solway Road

    671 ft · 14 sec · Byington Solway Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Byington Beaver Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Byington Beaver Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Beaver Ridge Road

    1822 ft · 36 sec · Beaver Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Emory Road

    649 ft · 18 sec · West Emory Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Copper Ridge Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Copper Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mehaffey Road

    1517 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mehaffey Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Mehaffey Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gade Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Spring Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John J Duncan Parkway
40.8 mi · 71%
Lovell Road
4.05 mi · 7%
Ingleside Avenue
2.84 mi · 5%
Mehaffey Road
1.38 mi · 2%
Ball Camp Byington Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Byington Beaver Ridge Road
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John J Duncan Parkway

Merge slight left

38.6 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 31m from Athens
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Athens to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Athens and 31.1 miles from Spring Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 47.44 mi (76.35 km).

Athens

#1 Athens

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population14,120
Coordinates35.4428500, -84.5929900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-84.593046, 35.442958)
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Athens and Spring Hill. The current time is 01:28:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.