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

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.55 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.92 mi
19.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.92 mi
Kilometers
19.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.41 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Spring Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Knoxville
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Spring Hill
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 25W North, I 640: Clinton, Asheville

    660 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2468 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Clinton Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Clinton Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mehaffey Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Mehaffey Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mehaffey Road

    3211 ft · 2 min · Mehaffey Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gade Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Highway
8.4 mi · 58%
I 275 North
2.6 mi · 18%
Mehaffey Road
2.17 mi · 15%
I 75 South
0.59 mi · 4%
Nashville
0.34 mi · 2%
I 40
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Highway

Continue on Clinton Highway

8.4 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 12m from Knoxville
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Spring Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Knoxville and 7.3 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Spring Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.19 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Spring Hill. The current time is 21:34:23.

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.