How far is Knoxville, TN from Spring Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
47.7 mi · 51 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia
2246 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia
83 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
5.1 mi · 8 min · Columbia Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2384 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Spring Hill.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly 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 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Knoxville and 104 miles from Spring Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Spring Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Spring Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 169.13 mi (272.19 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Hill
Spring Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7511800, -86.9300000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Hill (-86.93, 35.75118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $28.62 | $57.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $32.00 | $63.99 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $43.99 | $87.99 |
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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