How far is Springfield, TN from Ridgetop, TN?

The driving distance from Springfield, TN to Ridgetop, TN is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.84 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.83 mi
15.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.83 mi
Kilometers
15.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.84 mi
Kilometers
17.44 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgetop
Sat, Oct 31, 5:21 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Oct 31, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-10-31T17:03
Arrive Ridgetop
Sat, Oct 31, 5:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Greenbrier
TN

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springfield
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Ridgetop
5.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Ridgetop.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Ridgetop.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · East 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greer Road

    2823 ft · 58 sec · Greer Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greer Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Ridgetop.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Boulevard
10.1 mi · 93%
Greer Road
0.53 mi · 5%
East 5th Avenue
0.17 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Memorial Boulevard

Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard

10.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbrier
00h 09m from Springfield
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Springfield and Cloudy near Ridgetop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Ridgetop?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Greenbrier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Springfield and 5.4 miles from Ridgetop.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Springfield and Cloudy near Ridgetop.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbrier

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

31 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Ridgetop. Straight-line distance: 9.83 mi (15.82 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Ridgetop

#2 Ridgetop

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population51
Coordinates36.3950500, -86.7794400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.884989, 36.509251)
End: Greer Road (-86.779568, 36.395059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.85
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $1.42 $2.85
Mid-grade $4.21 $1.60 $3.20
Premium $4.62 $1.76 $3.51
Diesel $5.95 $2.26 $4.52

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Ridgetop. The current time is 17:03:18.

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.