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

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
180.02 mi
02h 50m
Flight
148.94 mi
239.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.94 mi
Kilometers
239.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.02 mi
Kilometers
289.72 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T11:08
Arrive Spring Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
87.2 mi
01h 25m
To Spring Hill
92.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Henderson Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    1 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mehaffey Road

    1304 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gade Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
137 mi · 76%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
West Tri County Boulevard
5.65 mi · 3%
Edgemoor Road
4.06 mi · 2%
Oak Ridge Highway
3.08 mi · 2%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 25m from Nashville
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashville and 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 Nashville to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Nashville and 92.8 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 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 Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 148.94 mi (239.69 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 Hill

#2 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.784719, 36.165773)
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Spring Hill, TN. The current time in Nashville is 11:08:17, although it is 12:08:17 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.