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

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
308.13 mi
04h 42m
Flight
264.22 mi
425.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.22 mi
Kilometers
425.22 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.13 mi
Kilometers
495.89 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Fri, May 29, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, May 30, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-29T15:12
Arrive Spring Hill
Fri, May 29, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Rural Hill
TN

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

From Jackson
151.2 mi
02h 21m
To Spring Hill
157 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  6. 6

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

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

    137 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  10. 10

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

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New Henderson Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road

  20. 20

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

    1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    1 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mehaffey Road

    1304 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gade Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
137 mi · 45%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 41%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 3%
US 27
7.02 mi · 2%
West Tri County Boulevard
5.65 mi · 2%
Edgemoor Road
4.06 mi · 1%
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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
264.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hill
02h 21m from Jackson
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance 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 Jackson to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Rural Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Jackson and 157 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.99 one way or $81.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson 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 Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rural Hill, 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 Rural Hill.

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 264.22 mi (425.22 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.16 L · about $40.99
Round trip
$81.98
21.74 gal · 82.32 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.99 $81.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.23 $92.46
Premium $4.65 $50.59 $101.18
Diesel $5.30 $57.65 $115.31

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Spring Hill, TN. The current time in Jackson is 15:12:21, although it is 16:12:21 in Spring Hill.

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.