How far is Johnson City, TN from Spring Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.61 mi
05h 45m
Flight
258.62 mi
416.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.62 mi
Kilometers
416.21 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.61 mi
Kilometers
503.1 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Sun, May 24, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Mon, May 25, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-05-24T14:55
Arrive Spring Hill
Sun, May 24, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
9:00 PM EDT
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Johnson City
156.2 mi
02h 52m
To Spring Hill
156.5 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Spring Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    132 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roan Street

    1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue

    1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    962 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    47.7 mi · 51 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia

    2246 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    83 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    40 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Columbia Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2384 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 42%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 18%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
47.7 mi · 15%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 4%
Columbia Pike
5.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
258.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 52m from Johnson City
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson City 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 Johnson City to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Johnson City and 156.5 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.59 one way or $83.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson City 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 Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 258.62 mi (416.21 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Hill

Spring Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7511800, -86.9300000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Spring Hill (-86.93, 35.75118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.76 L · about $41.59
Round trip
$83.19
22.06 gal · 83.52 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.59 $83.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.91 $93.82
Premium $4.65 $51.33 $102.67
Diesel $5.30 $58.50 $117.01

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Spring Hill, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 14:55:13, although it is 13:55:13 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.