How far is Spring Hill, TN from Lakeland, TN?
The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Lakeland, TN is about 362.9 miles (584 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320 miles (515 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Davidson County, 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 Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Lakeland.
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Start on Gade Lane
12 m · 5 sec · Gade Lane
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Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
1304 ft · 59 sec · Mehaffey Road
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Turn right onto Creek Road
1 km · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn right onto New Henderson Road
1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road
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Continue on New Henderson Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Edgemoor Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road
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Take the ramp straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
1891 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oak Ridge Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Continue on East Tri County Boulevard
5.7 mi · 7 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street
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Turn left
969 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
187.2 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canada Road, Lakeland
883 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Canada Road North
131 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Canada Road
2312 ft · 56 sec · Canada Road
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Turn right onto Leeward Slopes Lane
70 m · 10 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hill and Lakeland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 362.9 miles (584 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from Spring Hill and 181.7 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320 miles (515 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.31 one way or $96.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 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 Lakeland, 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 Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Meade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 320.02 mi (515.03 km).
#1 Spring Hill
A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 46,152 |
| Coordinates | 36.0139700, -84.1235300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 12,657 |
| Coordinates | 35.2306400, -89.7403600 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-89.74036, 35.23064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $48.31 | $96.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.48 | $108.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.62 | $119.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.94 | $135.89 |
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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