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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Elizabethton, TN is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.13 mi
02h 32m
Flight
109.16 mi
175.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.16 mi
Kilometers
175.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.13 mi
Kilometers
204.59 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Elizabethton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bulls Gap
TN

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Spring Hill
63.5 mi
01h 16m
To Elizabethton
63.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gade Lane

    12 m · 8 sec · Gade Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mehaffey Road

    3211 ft · 2 min · Mehaffey Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mehaffey Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Mehaffey Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clinton Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Clinton Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Clinton Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Clinton Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 640 East: Asheville

    982 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    28.5 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    8.4 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    72 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 45%
I 40 East
28.5 mi · 22%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 12%
Clinton Highway
8.57 mi · 7%
University Parkway
8.42 mi · 7%
Knoxville Bypass
6.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bulls Gap
01h 16m from Spring Hill
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Bulls Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Spring Hill and 63.6 miles from Elizabethton.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Spring Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethton.

Stop Ideas Near Bulls Gap

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bulls Gap and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Parrottsville City Hall

Parrottsville , TN
111 Parrotts Cir, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bulls Gap.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Elizabethton. Straight-line distance: 109.16 mi (175.67 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Elizabethton

City in Tennessee

Population13,479
Coordinates36.3487200, -82.2106900
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Hill (-84.12353, 36.01397)
End: Elizabethton (-82.21069, 36.34872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and Elizabethton. The current time is 08:22:22.

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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.