How far is Columbia, TN from Spring Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Spring Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Spring Hill.
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Start on West 7th Street
24 m · 6 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Garden Street
2506 ft · 50 sec · North Garden Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
7.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Take the exit left
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1120 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
2889 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road
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Turn right onto New Henderson Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Henderson Road
1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road
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Turn left onto Creek Road
1 km · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Mehaffey Road
1304 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road
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Turn left onto Gade Lane
12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Spring Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Fog leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spring Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Spring Hill?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Columbia and 108.4 miles from Spring Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbia and Spring Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spring Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 165.45 mi (266.26 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Hill
A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 46,152 |
| Coordinates | 36.0139700, -84.1235300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.77 | $57.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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