Spring Hill to Arlington is 246.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m via I-40 and I-24, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's well within the capacity of a single day's drive. You'll primarily be on major interstates, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
123 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
136.6 mi
2h 27m
I 24
36.4 mi
40m
SR 149
21.6 mi
31m
Harriman Highway
9.8 mi
11m
East Tri County Boulevard
5.7 mi
6m
US 41A Bypass
5.6 mi
6m
North Roane Street
4.1 mi
4m
Edgemoor Road
4.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 136.6 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Arlington, TN.
1
Start on Gade Lane
40 ft·4 sec·Gade Lane
2
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
0.2 mi·59 sec·Mehaffey Road
3
Turn right onto Creek Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Creek Road
4
Turn right onto New Henderson Road
0.6 mi·1 min·New Henderson Road
5
Continue on New Henderson Road
1.4 mi·3 min·New Henderson Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 170
4.1 mi·7 min·Edgemoor Road
7
Take the ramp
101 ft·2 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
9
Merge onto SR 62
2.7 mi·3 min·Oak Ridge Highway
10
Continue on SR 62
3.0 mi·4 min·South Illinois Avenue
11
Continue on SR 62
5.7 mi·6 min·East Tri County Boulevard
12
Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi·10 min·Harriman Highway
13
Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi·10 sec·Bitter Creek Highway
14
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·15 sec·Harriman Highway
15
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi·2 min·Hannah Highway
16
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi·4 min·North Roane Street
17
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
18
Merge onto I 40
134 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi·3 min·I 40
Exit 213BToward I 24 West, I 40 West: NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
0.3 mi·28 sec·I 24
Exit 211Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi·3 min·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 24
2.1 mi·2 min·I 24
Exit 46AToward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Take the exit onto I 24
34 mi·36 min·I 24
Exit 88Toward I 24 West: ClarksvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward TN 76
25
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft·9 sec
26
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi·3 min·TN 76
27
Continue on US 41A Bypass
5.6 mi·6 min·US 41A Bypass
28
Turn left onto TN 13; TN 48
0.6 mi·1 min·Cumberland Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
2.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 13
30
Turn right onto SR 149
22 mi·31 min·SR 149
31
Continue on Cumberland City Highway
0.5 mi·1 min·Cumberland City Highway
32
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49
1.7 mi·4 min·East Main Street
33
Turn left onto Arlington Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Arlington Street
34
Turn right onto West Roby Street
29 ft·1 sec·West Roby Street
35
Arrive at destination
West Roby Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is about 4 hours and 53 minutes and recommended for one day, you have flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Arlington. With only one recommended stop, consider planning your break around the halfway point or just before the longest stretch on I-40. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that 136.6-mile section on I-40, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates.
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 123 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.6 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 54 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 246.1 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Spring Hill, 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 40 for about 136.6 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 176.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Mehaffey Road
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip|~8m in|SR 170 / Edgemoor Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 170 / Edgemoor Road
Navigation decision point
9
169.4 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
171.6 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
7
176.4 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.34 one way
$72.69 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.12
$80.24
premium
$4.72
$45.69
$91.39
diesel
$4.80
$46.47
$92.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.8
0
$25.84
$11.81
Efficient EV
61.5
0
$21.53
$9.84
EV Truck/SUV
98.4
1
$34.45
$15.75
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Spring Hill, TN
Late night
in Spring Hill on Monday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 0 to 5 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Arlington, TN
Late night
in Arlington on Monday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
W 5 mph19% chanceLive 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
4h 53m 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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 246.1
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
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 152.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this route, with 84% of it on major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on I-40 and I-24, offering a consistent pace. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 136.6 miles on I-40, so be prepared for an extended period of interstate travel. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding backroads, making it ideal if you prioritize covering distance.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mehaffey Road.
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 21 significant decision points across 246.1 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: near the start (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 170 / Edgemoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 169.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,901 ft508 ft
Total Climb
1,258 ft
Total Descent
1,560 ft
Highest Point
1,901 ft
~70.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,393 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Spring Hill, TN to Arlington, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 246.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 136.6 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Arlington, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 170 / Edgemoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 169.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
