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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Cookeville, TN is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.22 mi
01h 57m
Flight
77.63 mi
124.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.63 mi
Kilometers
124.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.22 mi
Kilometers
154.85 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cookeville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-15T12:28
Arrive Cookeville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:30 PM EDT
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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From Spring Hill
48.1 mi
00h 58m
To Cookeville
48.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gade Lane

    12 m · 5 sec · Gade Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mehaffey Road

    1304 ft · 59 sec · Mehaffey Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Creek Road

    1 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Henderson Road

    1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Henderson Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Edgemoor Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1891 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Oak Ridge Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Illinois Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · South Illinois Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Tri County Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 7 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70N: Cookeville

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 70N: Cookeville

    116 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Spring Street

    3 mi · 5 min · East Spring Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Spring Street

    2784 ft · 57 sec · East Spring Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Dixie Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · South Dixie Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
61.5 mi · 64%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 10%
East Tri County Boulevard
5.66 mi · 6%
Edgemoor Road
4.44 mi · 5%
East Spring Street
3.5 mi · 4%
South Illinois Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

57.4 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
00h 58m from Spring Hill
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Partly Sunny near Cookeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Cookeville?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Spring Hill and 48.2 miles from Cookeville.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Hill and Partly Sunny near Cookeville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Cookeville. Straight-line distance: 77.63 mi (124.93 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Cookeville

#2 Cookeville

City in Tennessee, United States

Population35,060
Coordinates36.1628400, -85.5016400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Hill (-84.12353, 36.01397)
End: Cookeville (-85.50164, 36.16284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spring Hill, TN and Cookeville, TN. The current time in Spring Hill is 12:28:21, although it is 11:28:21 in Cookeville.

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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.