How far is Smyrna, TN from Spring Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Spring Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Spring Hill.
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Start on Buck Ditch Road
18 m · 5 sec · Buck Ditch Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Vista Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
137 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road
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Turn right onto New Henderson Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Henderson Road
1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road
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Turn left onto Creek Road
1 km · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Mehaffey Road
1304 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road
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Turn left onto Gade Lane
12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Spring Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
137 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Spring Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Spring Hill?
The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Smyrna and 145.8 miles from Spring Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Spring Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 235.29 mi (378.66 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Hill
A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 46,152 |
| Coordinates | 36.0139700, -84.1235300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.62 | $77.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.55 | $87.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.66 | $95.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.31 | $108.63 |
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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