Paris, TN to Spring Hill, TN is 283.4 miles and takes about 5h 32m via I 24, I 40, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The drive is mostly highway, offering a straightforward path for a single-day excursion. You'll encounter a good mix of interstate cruising and some local road driving as you approach your destination. Plan for a relatively efficient transit between these two Tennessee towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
141.7 miles from Paris, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
119 mi
2h 9m
I 40
56.3 mi
1h 1m
Main Street
28.1 mi
34m
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25.1 mi
28m
Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
10m
US 27
6.8 mi
7m
West Tri County Boulevard
5.6 mi
6m
Ashland City Road
5.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 119 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, TN and Spring Hill, TN.
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Start on SR 54; SR 69
3.9 mi·5 min·West Wood Street
2
Continue on US 79
25 mi·27 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi·11 sec·Fort Donelson Parkway
4
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi·37 sec·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi·36 sec·Lake Highway
6
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi·1 min·Donelson Parkway
7
Continue on US 79
28 mi·34 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi·13 sec·Fort Campbell Boulevard
9
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi·2 min·Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 41A; US 79
340 ft·7 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 41A Bypass
2.4 mi·4 min·North Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 41A Bypass
5.6 mi·6 min·Ashland City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on TN 76
3.1 mi·3 min·TN 76
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
15
Merge onto I 24
33 mi·35 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
2.3 mi·3 min·I 24
Exit 44AToward I 24 East, I 65 South: NashvilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi·3 min·I 24
Exit 86Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, KnoxvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 24
Exit 50AToward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the slight left lane.
19
Continue on I 40
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
21
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft·8 sec
22
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi·7 min·US 27
23
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi·10 min·Harriman Highway
24
Continue on SR 61
5.6 mi·6 min·West Tri County Boulevard
25
Continue on TN 62
3.0 mi·4 min·North Illinois Avenue
26
Continue on SR 62
2.3 mi·2 min·Oak Ridge Highway
27
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
28
Turn straight onto SR 170
4.1 mi·7 min·Edgemoor Road
29
Turn right onto New Henderson Road
1.4 mi·2 min·New Henderson Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto New Henderson Road
0.6 mi·1 min·New Henderson Road
31
Turn left onto Creek Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Creek Road
32
Turn left onto Mehaffey Road
0.2 mi·1 min·Mehaffey Road
33
Turn left onto Gade Lane
40 ft·1 sec·Gade Lane
34
Arrive at destination
Gade Lane
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 5.5 hours, this trip is easily manageable in one day. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for the 283.4-mile journey and any unforeseen delays. The longest stretch on I-24 is 119 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. You'll have one recommended stop, so choose it wisely for a break. Given the $43 estimated fuel cost, ensure your tank is full before leaving Paris, TN, and be aware of fuel availability on I-24.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.7 miles from Paris, TN, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119 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 62 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.7 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
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 Paris, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paris, TN
This is one driving day of about 283.4 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Paris, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 119 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 72.8 and 248.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
106.1 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
5
108.4 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|I 24
Continue onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
9
111.2 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
5
248.1 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.85 one way
$83.70 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$46.20
$92.41
premium
$4.72
$52.62
$105.24
diesel
$4.80
$53.51
$107.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85
1
$29.76
$13.60
Efficient EV
70.9
0
$24.80
$11.34
EV Truck/SUV
113.4
1
$39.68
$18.14
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Paris, TN
Late night
in Paris on Monday
Local time
1:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Patchy Fog
SW 0 to 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:23PM CDT until July 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Destination
Spring Hill, TN
Late night
in Spring Hill on Monday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
0 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:23PM CDT until July 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
90°F
Hartsville, TN
142 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 127
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 66% of the 283.4 miles on major roads like I-24 and I-40. You'll experience a long stretch of 119 miles on I-24 without needing to exit. Expect the character to shift from interstate travel to surface streets as you near Spring Hill, likely around the time you transition off the main highways. The high highway share means you'll be in a cruising mindset for a significant portion of the 5h 32m estimated drive time.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.8 miles in near I 24.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 283.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 72.8 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles (I 24): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,850 ft496 ft
Total Climb
1,747 ft
Total Descent
1,453 ft
Highest Point
1,850 ft
~202.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,354 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paris, TN and Spring Hill, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.
Paris is a city of 10,000 people (2019) in Western Tennessee. Visitors come to see the 70-foot (21 m) replica of the Eiffel Tower and for the "World's Biggest Fish Fry."
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 283.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 119 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spring Hill, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.8 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles (I 24): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield and Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spring Hill, TN before the return drive.
