Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Afternoon in Spring Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Dickson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
215.3 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
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6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hill, TN
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Dickson, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Spring Hill to Dickson, expect a journey spanning 215.3 miles that typically takes around 4 hours and 8 minutes. This route is designed as a single-day trip, making it highly manageable if you prefer to reach your destination without an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-40, Harriman Highway, and East Tri County Boulevard to navigate across the Southeast region of Tennessee. Budgeting approximately $33 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since the drive is highway-focused, it serves as a straightforward connection between these two points, allowing you to focus on the road ahead rather than complex navigation.
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
107.7 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 172.2 mi | 3h 7m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| East Tri County Boulevard | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| SR 46 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Roane Street | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Edgemoor Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Illinois Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 172.2 mi, about 3h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Dickson, TN.
1
Start on Gade Lane
40 ft
·
4 sec
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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 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
35 mi
·
38 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 172
Toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto SR 46
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 46
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto US 70 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East College Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 70 Business
Trip Plan
Because this route includes one primary stop, you have the flexibility to pace yourself throughout the four-hour duration. Aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the 172.2-mile interstate segment, which is the longest uninterrupted portion of your drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $33 estimated cost is based on steady highway consumption; heavy traffic or idling could impact that figure. Since you are staying within Tennessee, road conditions remain relatively consistent, but always check local traffic reports for I-40 before you head out. Utilizing that single planned stop effectively will help keep you refreshed for the final transition onto the secondary highways.
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 107.7 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.2 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 2h 7m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dickson, 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 215.3 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 172.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.7 miles from Spring Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.2 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 210.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mehaffey Road
Turn right onto Mehaffey 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
8
171.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
7
174.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
8
210.1 mi into trip
|
~4h in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 172
Toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.66 one way
$67.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.43 | $82.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.54 | $95.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.61 | $10.33 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.1 | 1 | $30.14 | $13.78 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dickson, TN
Afternoon in Dickson on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
27 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 8m 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.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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 155.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive defined by its efficiency, as 82% of the journey consists of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, including a significant 172.2-mile stretch on I-40 that serves as the backbone of your trip. The transition from the highway onto the Harriman Highway and East Tri County Boulevard provides a change in pace as you move toward your destination. While the experience is largely a highway-focused grind, the consistent road quality keeps the transit predictable. Prepare for a steady, high-speed travel experience that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding backroads.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 172.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harriman Highway. 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 Effort
9/10
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 215.3 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 169.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spring Hill, TN and Dickson, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.
Memphis
171.6 mi in
|
~3h 16m
|
via I 40
Louisville
172.7 mi in
|
~3h 18m
|
via I 40
About the Cities
Arriving in Dickson, TN
Full guide →For the Dickson in Canberra, see Canberra/North Canberra Dickson is a city in Central Tennessee and can be both parts sleepy and busy far-flung exurb of Nashville.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 215.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 172.2 miles on I 40. 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 Dickson, 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: near the start (Mehaffey 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; at 171.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Dickson, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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