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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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 02h 05m.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
79 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shallowford Road
1431 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shallowford Road
2263 ft · 1 min · Shallowford Road
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Turn right onto Gunbarrel Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gunbarrel Road
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Turn left onto East Brainerd Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Brainerd Road
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Turn right onto Graysville Road
3217 ft · 2 min · Graysville Road
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Turn right onto Iris Drive
146 m · 21 sec · Iris Drive
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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.
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
79 mi · 01h 26m
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.
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).
#1 Spring Hill
A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 46,152 |
| Coordinates | 36.0139700, -84.1235300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Brainerd
Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 15,114 |
| Coordinates | 34.9959100, -85.1502300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brainerd (-85.15023, 34.99591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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