Spring Hill, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN is 251.9 miles and takes about 4h 46m via Mehaffey Road, Creek Road, and New Henderson Road, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With a full 0% on highways, you'll be navigating surface roads the entire way. This makes it a straightforward drive if you're looking for a direct connection without freeway speeds. Plan for a single day of driving to cover the distance comfortably.
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
125.9 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
112.3 mi
2h
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi
47m
Bear Creek Pike
30.4 mi
34m
I 65
11.5 mi
12m
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi
12m
Harriman Highway
9.8 mi
11m
East Tri County Boulevard
5.7 mi
6m
North Roane Street
4.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 112.3 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Lawrenceburg, 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
112 mi·2 hr·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 235Toward I 840 West: Memphis, MurfreesboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 840
45 mi·47 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 31Toward I 65: Nashville, HuntsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 31AToward I 65 South: HuntsvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 65
11 mi·12 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 46Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
25
Keep slight right at fork
162 ft·4 sec
Exit 46Toward 412: Columbia
26
Turn right onto US 412
30 mi·34 min·Bear Creek Pike
27
Continue on US 43
11 mi·12 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
28
Continue on US 43
3.6 mi·4 min·North Locust Avenue
29
Turn right onto East Gaines Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·East Gaines Street
30
Turn right onto Jeter Way
117 ft·7 sec·Jeter Way
31
Turn right
86 ft·6 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 4h 46m duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Starting your drive in the morning from Spring Hill will allow you to arrive in Lawrenceburg with ample time. With a fuel cost estimated at $40, ensure your tank is full before departing, as there are no major highway fuel stops to rely on. Since the route consists entirely of surface roads, be mindful of local speed limits and potential traffic lights in smaller communities along Mehaffey Road, Creek Road, and New Henderson Road.
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 125.9 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 55 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.9 miles or 2h 26m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrenceburg, 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 251.9 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 112.3 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 147.3 and 206.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
147.3 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
8
193 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
193.4 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
6
206.5 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
206.7 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 412: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.23 one way
$76.46 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$42.71
$85.43
premium
$4.73
$46.88
$93.76
diesel
$5.99
$59.42
$118.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
28 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Kingston, TN - Tesla Supercharger
Kingston, TN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Crossville, TN - Genesis Road - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.6
0
$26.45
$12.09
Efficient EV
63
0
$22.04
$10.08
EV Truck/SUV
100.8
1
$35.27
$16.12
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Morning
in Spring Hill on Monday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lawrenceburg, TN
Morning
in Lawrenceburg on Monday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
SE 0 to 5 mph0% 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
2 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 46m 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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 173.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 251.9 miles. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but the profile indicates mostly surface roads. Expect a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration common on interstates. You'll notice the shift to local roads immediately, with traffic patterns dictated by town centers and intersections rather than high-speed interchanges.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 147.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 251.9 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 147.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,965 ft552 ft
Total Climb
1,727 ft
Total Descent
1,644 ft
Highest Point
1,965 ft
~72 mi in
Elevation Range
1,413 ft
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 Lawrenceburg, TN, road signs point toward Murfreesboro, Huntsville, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 251.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.3 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 Lawrenceburg, 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: at 147.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Lawrenceburg, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
