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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Nashville, TN is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
174.85 mi
02h 48m
Flight
148.94 mi
239.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.94 mi
Kilometers
239.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.85 mi
Kilometers
281.4 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Spring Hill
87.2 mi
01h 24m
To Nashville
87.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 79%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 6%
East Tri County Boulevard
5.66 mi · 3%
Edgemoor Road
4.44 mi · 3%
South Illinois Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
Oak Ridge Highway
2.65 mi · 2%
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 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 24m from Spring Hill
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Spring Hill and 87.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 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 Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Hill and Sunny near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 148.94 mi (239.69 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.36 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.72 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spring Hill, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Spring Hill is 02:32:02, although it is 01:32:02 in Nashville.

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.