Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Morning in Spring Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Knoxville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
Spring Hill, TN to Knoxville, TN is 14.6 miles and takes about 24m via Clinton Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road navigation rather than extensive highway cruising. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is easily manageable for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| I 275 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Mehaffey Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gade Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clinton Highway
— 8.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on Gade Lane
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gade Lane
2
Turn left onto Mehaffey Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mehaffey Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Mehaffey Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mehaffey Road
4
Turn right onto US 25W
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Clinton Highway
5
Merge onto US 25W
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Clinton Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 275
7
Merge onto I 275
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 441
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mehaffey Road
Turn left onto Mehaffey Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Mehaffey Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mehaffey Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 275
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henl...
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Knoxville, TN
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only about 16% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, navigating through neighborhoods and commercial areas. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.6 miles on Clinton Highway, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments and turns than a typical interstate trip. The main roads involved, including Clinton Highway, I-275, and Mehaffey Road, suggest a route that winds through various community settings.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Clinton Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Knoxville, TN
Full guide →Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Clinton Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Knoxville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Knoxville, 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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