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

The driving distance from Dickson, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 216 miles (347.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.97 mi
03h 34m
Flight
182.4 mi
293.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.4 mi
Kilometers
293.55 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.97 mi
Kilometers
347.57 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Sat, Apr 25, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Dickson
Sat, Apr 25, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickson
2026-04-25T00:39
Arrive Spring Hill
Sat, Apr 25, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Dickson
107.7 mi
01h 47m
To Spring Hill
108.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West College Street

    3115 ft · 1 min · West College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    137 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Henderson Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Henderson Road

    1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    1 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mehaffey Road

    1304 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gade Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickson 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
137 mi · 64%
SR 46
39.6 mi · 18%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 4%
US 27
7.02 mi · 3%
West Tri County Boulevard
5.65 mi · 3%
Edgemoor Road
4.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

137 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
182.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 47m from Dickson
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dickson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Dickson to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 216 miles (347.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 Dickson and 108.2 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickson and Spring Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dickson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 182.4 mi (293.55 km).

Dickson

#1 Dickson

City in Tennessee, USA

Population15,543
Coordinates36.0770000, -87.3877900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: West College Street (-87.387913, 36.076908)
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
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.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.85 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
15.24 gal · 57.7 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.74 $57.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.65 $35.46 $70.93
Diesel $5.30 $40.42 $80.83

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 · Apr 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dickson, TN and Spring Hill, TN. The current time in Dickson is 00:39:57, although it is 01:39:57 in Spring Hill.

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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.