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Trip from Cleveland, TN to Spring Hill, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

78.6 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Williamson and Maury counties in Tennessee, United States

Spring Hill, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Cleveland to Spring Hill covers 78.6 miles across the Southeast, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 39-minute journey. Because of its manageable length, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating primarily via I-75, Lovell Road, and Keith Street, you will find the path is highly efficient for those looking to move between these two Tennessee locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense transit that prioritizes speed and directness over detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.3 miles from Cleveland, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 65.7 mi 1h 10m
Lovell Road 4 mi 7m
Keith Street 1.5 mi 2m
Mehaffey Road 1.4 mi 5m
Ball Camp Byington Road 1.1 mi 1m
Byington Beaver Ridge Road 1 mi 1m
Copper Ridge Road 1 mi 3m
25th Street NW 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 65.7 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Spring Hill, TN.

1

Start on US 64

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Inman Street West
2

Turn right onto US 11

1.5 mi · 2 min · Keith Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto TN 60

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on TN 60

0.6 mi · 58 sec · 25th Street NW
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on TN 60

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
7

Merge onto I 75

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 75
Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road
9

Turn left onto SR 131

4.0 mi · 7 min · Lovell Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto SR 131

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Middlebrook Pike
11

Continue on SR 131

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Ball Camp Byington Road
12

Continue on SR 131

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ball Camp Byington Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto SR 131

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Byington Solway Road
14

Turn slight left onto SR 131

1.0 mi · 1 min · Byington Beaver Ridge Road
15

Continue on SR 131

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Ridge Road
16

Turn right onto SR 131

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Emory Road
17

Turn left onto Copper Ridge Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Copper Ridge Road
18

Continue on Mehaffey Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mehaffey Road
19

Continue on Mehaffey Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Mehaffey Road
20

Turn left onto Gade Lane

40 ft · 1 sec · Gade Lane
21

Arrive at destination

Gade Lane

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops required to complete the 78.6-mile distance, you can easily power through the drive in one go. If you are sensitive to traffic, try to avoid peak commuting hours on I-75 to ensure you maintain the estimated 1-hour and 39-minute travel time. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind before you head out, and consider topping off your tank in Cleveland so you don't have to worry about refueling during the transit. Taking advantage of the direct interstate access is your best strategy for a smooth arrival in Spring Hill.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from Cleveland, TN, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.3 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hill, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cleveland, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cleveland, TN

This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Cleveland, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 65.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lenoir City, TN

39 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Calhoun, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Luttrell, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Cleveland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 69.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 11 / Keith Street

Turn right onto US 11 / Keith Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest

Turn left onto TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | SR 131 / Lovell Road

Turn left onto SR 131 / Lovell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.29 one way

$24.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.49 $26.98
premium $4.89 $15.13 $30.25
diesel $5.61 $17.35 $34.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.88 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, TN

Morning in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

10:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Hill, TN

Morning in Spring Hill on Sunday

Local time

10:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 65.7 miles on I-75. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel, as the route emphasizes interstate travel over winding local backroads. While you will transition onto Keith Street and Lovell Road to reach your final destination, the vast majority of your time is spent maintaining highway speeds. The personality of this drive is functional and predictable, ideal for drivers who prefer a quick, efficient transit.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.7 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lovell Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11 / Keith Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Keith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Keith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring Hill, TN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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