How far is Spring Hill, TN from Athens, TN?
The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Athens, TN is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Hill and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Athens.
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Start on Gade Lane
12 m · 5 sec · Gade Lane
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Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Mehaffey Road
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Continue on Mehaffey Road
1517 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road
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Continue on Copper Ridge Road
1 mi · 4 min · Copper Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Emory Road
649 ft · 14 sec · West Emory Road
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Turn left onto Beaver Ridge Road
1822 ft · 36 sec · Beaver Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Byington Beaver Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Byington Beaver Ridge Road
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Continue on Byington Solway Road
671 ft · 16 sec · Byington Solway Road
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Turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ball Camp Byington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Road
1013 ft · 27 sec · Ball Camp Byington Road
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Continue on Middlebrook Pike
1023 ft · 27 sec · Middlebrook Pike
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Turn right onto Lovell Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lovell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 W, I 75 S: Nashville
1863 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
32.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 305: Athens
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 305
2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 305
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
766 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hill and Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
32.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Athens?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Spring Hill and 26.7 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Athens. Straight-line distance: 47.44 mi (76.35 km).
#1 Spring Hill
A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 46,152 |
| Coordinates | 36.0139700, -84.1235300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.4428500, -84.5929900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-84.59299, 35.44285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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