Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, TN
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Spring Hill, TN
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Nashville, TN to Spring Hill, TN is 34 miles and takes about 44m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the same region. Most of this drive is on the highway, making it a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick hop, ideal for a day trip or to simply get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll find it an easy option if you're looking for a minimal travel day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 23 mi | 25m |
| Columbia Pike | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Spring Hill, TN.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn left onto US 70
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; I 65
Take the exit onto I 65
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 840
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto US 31
Continue on US 31
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward Knoxville, Huntsville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 840 West: Memphis, Dickson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.81 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Nashville on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Spring Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 74% of the 34 miles on the interstate. You'll experience a long stretch of 23 miles on I 65 before transitioning to surface roads like Columbia Pike and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect to encounter a higher density of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach your destination. The initial part of the drive will feel like typical interstate cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Columbia Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nashville, TN and Spring Hill, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Dickson and Columbia.
Knoxville
Dickson
Columbia
Founded 1779
Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. With 716,000 residents in 2022, it is the state's largest city. Nashville is sometimes called the "Country Music Capital of the World" or more often "Music City, USA"; however, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce. In fact, Dell, Nissan, and Amazon have all moved some operations to or near the city. The music is various; major rap artists and rock bands (Jelly Roll, Young Buck, Haystak, Kings of Leon, Paramore, and Ben Folds) claim Nashville as their hometown, and the city is also the epicenter of the contemporary Christian music industry. Nashville has been the home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry since 1925. Nashville also has a great bar scene. If you like to drink, you can go "Honky-tonking," also known as bar-hopping.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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