How far is Spring Hill, TN from East Brainerd, TN?

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to East Brainerd, TN is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
99.09 mi
02h 05m
Flight
91.01 mi
146.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.01 mi
Kilometers
146.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.09 mi
Kilometers
159.47 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brainerd
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-15T14:26
Arrive East Brainerd
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Spring Hill
49.6 mi
01h 02m
To East Brainerd
49.5 mi
01h 02m

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
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and East Brainerd.

  1. 1

    Start on Gade Lane

    12 m · 5 sec · Gade Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mehaffey Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Mehaffey Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mehaffey Road

    1517 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Copper Ridge Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Copper Ridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Emory Road

    649 ft · 14 sec · West Emory Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Beaver Ridge Road

    1822 ft · 36 sec · Beaver Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Byington Beaver Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Byington Beaver Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Byington Solway Road

    671 ft · 16 sec · Byington Solway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ball Camp Byington Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Road

    1013 ft · 27 sec · Ball Camp Byington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Middlebrook Pike

    1023 ft · 27 sec · Middlebrook Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lovell Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Lovell Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 W, I 75 S: Nashville

    1863 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Shallowford Road

    1431 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Shallowford Road

    2263 ft · 1 min · Shallowford Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gunbarrel Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gunbarrel Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Brainerd Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Brainerd Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Graysville Road

    3217 ft · 2 min · Graysville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Iris Drive

    146 m · 21 sec · Iris Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iris Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
79 mi · 80%
I 40 W
6.45 mi · 7%
Lovell Road
3.91 mi · 4%
Gunbarrel Road
1.9 mi · 2%
Mehaffey Road
1.38 mi · 1%
East Brainerd Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

79 mi · 01h 26m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 02m from Spring Hill
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Mostly Clear near East Brainerd.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to East Brainerd?

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Spring Hill and 49.5 miles from East Brainerd.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Hill and Mostly Clear near East Brainerd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and East Brainerd. Straight-line distance: 91.01 mi (146.46 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
East Brainerd

#2 East Brainerd

Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States

Population15,114
Coordinates34.9959100, -85.1502300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Hill (-84.12353, 36.01397)
End: East Brainerd (-85.15023, 34.99591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and East Brainerd. The current time is 14:26:31.

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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.