How far is Nashville, TN from Springfield, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Springfield, TN is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Springfield.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 3 min
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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
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Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn right onto Interstate Drive
121 m · 14 sec · Interstate Drive
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Turn left onto Woodland Street
556 ft · 14 sec · Woodland Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 24 West
825 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.3 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431: Springfield, Joelton
2117 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Whites Creek Pike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike
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Continue on Tom Austin Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
883 ft · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Springfield.
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.
I 24 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
9.64 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Ridgetop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Nashville and 14.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgetop
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgetop.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 24.37 mi (39.22 km).
#1 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 17,288 |
| Coordinates | 36.5092100, -86.8850000 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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