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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Jackson, TN is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.88 mi
04h 41m
Flight
264.22 mi
425.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.22 mi
Kilometers
425.22 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.88 mi
Kilometers
487.44 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Fri, May 29, 9:06 PM CDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Sat, May 30, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-05-29T17:24
Arrive Jackson
Fri, May 29, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rural Hill
TN

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

From Spring Hill
151.1 mi
02h 20m
To Jackson
151.8 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 46%
I 40 West
121 mi · 40%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 3%
East Tri County Boulevard
5.66 mi · 2%
Edgemoor Road
4.44 mi · 1%
South Illinois Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
264.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hill
02h 20m from Spring Hill
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rural Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Spring Hill and 151.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 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 Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rural Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rural Hill.

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 264.22 mi (425.22 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.46 L · about $40.31
Round trip
$80.62
21.38 gal · 80.92 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.31 $80.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.46 $90.93
Premium $4.65 $49.75 $99.50
Diesel $5.30 $56.70 $113.40

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 · May 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spring Hill, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Spring Hill is 17:24:51, although it is 16:24:51 in Jackson.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.