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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Nashville, TN is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.81 mi
00h 40m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.81 mi
Kilometers
59.24 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM CDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Franklin
TN

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Spring Hill
17.1 mi
00h 20m
To Nashville
19.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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 Main Street

    2384 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Columbia Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    3015 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1058 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Nashville

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    2942 ft · 46 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Church Street, Charlotte Avenue

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto George L Davis Boulevard

    1364 ft · 28 sec · George L Davis Boulevard

  12. 12

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

    2784 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  14. 14

    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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
23.9 mi · 65%
Columbia Pike
4.95 mi · 13%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
1.77 mi · 5%
I 840 East
0.57 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
0.56 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 20m from Spring Hill
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly 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 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Spring Hill and 19.8 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, 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 Franklin.

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).

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#1 Spring Hill

Spring Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7511800, -86.9300000
Altitude229
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: Main Street (-86.930074, 35.751227)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $5.08 $10.15
Mid-grade $4.37 $5.67 $11.35
Premium $4.77 $6.21 $12.41
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and Nashville. The current time is 15:27:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.