Springfield, TN Road Trips
Springfield, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 13-mile quick runs to 222-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Springfield, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
238.3 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
18m
Adams, TN
Plan Around Springfield, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Springfield, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Springfield, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Springfield, TN
Driving from Springfield, TN
The typical drive from Springfield, TN covers about 117 miles and takes around 2h 14m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 222 miles (4h 9m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Springfield, TN include Bartlett, TN (221.7 mi, 4h 9m) and Adams, TN (12.7 mi, 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 117-mile trip from Springfield, TN, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Springfield, TN and 3 routes heading into Springfield, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 222 miles.
The longest mapped route from Springfield, TN covers 222 miles and takes approximately 4h 9m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Springfield, TN runs about 117 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 117-mile trip from Springfield, TN costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Springfield, TN include Bartlett, TN and Adams, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Springfield, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,985
Median Income
$58,741
Median Home Value
$235,200
Median Age
34.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Springfield, TN at a Glance
Founded
1798
Elevation
666 ft
Area
13 mi²
Notable People from Springfield, TN
A sampling of people born in Springfield, TN.
Tracy Smothers
1962–2020
American professional wrestler (1962-2020)
Daniel E. Garrett
1869–1932
American politician (1869-1932)
Richard Cheatham
1799–1845
American politician (1799-1845)
City data from Wikidata (Q185323), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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