How far is Nashville, TN from Spring City, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Spring City, TN is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.71 mi
02h 45m
Flight
112.49 mi
181.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.49 mi
Kilometers
181.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.71 mi
Kilometers
221.63 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring City
Tue, May 26, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Tue, May 26, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-05-26T08:06
Arrive Spring City
Tue, May 26, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Nashville
68.8 mi
01h 22m
To Spring City
68.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Spring City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    1718 ft · 44 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East

    918 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

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

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    26 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127, TN 28: Crossville, Jamestown

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Piccadilly Avenue

    2655 ft · 57 sec · Piccadilly Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    24 m · 1 sec · Rhea County Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rhea County Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Spring City.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
107 mi · 77%
North Main Street
27.7 mi · 20%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi · 1%
Piccadilly Avenue
0.5 mi
US 127
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

80.6 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 22m from Nashville
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Spring City?

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Nashville and 68.9 miles from Spring City.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring City.

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 Nashville and Spring City. Straight-line distance: 112.49 mi (181.04 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Spring City

#2 Spring City

Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,839
Coordinates35.6920100, -84.8607800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Spring City (-84.86078, 35.69201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.4 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.8 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Spring City, TN. The current time in Nashville is 08:06:23, although it is 09:06:23 in Spring City.

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.