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Trip from Springfield, TN to Adams, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

12.7 mi

20 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Springfield, TN

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Trip Overview

Springfield, TN to Adams, TN is 12.7 miles and takes about 18m via US 41, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, making it a simple point-to-point journey. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on a highway, so don't expect many twists and turns. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand, a short scenic detour, or as part of a larger trip through the area. You'll find it's an easy way to cover a small distance without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 12.5 mi 18m
East 5th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 12.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, TN and Adams, TN.

1

Start on South Main Street

45 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto TN 49

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 41; US 431

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 41; US 431
4

Turn left onto US 41

11 mi · 16 min · US 41
5

Arrive at destination

US 41

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.7 — 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 | TN 49 / East 5th Avenue

Turn right onto TN 49 / East 5th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41; US 431

Turn left onto US 41; US 431

Navigation decision point

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 41

Turn left onto US 41

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.88 one way

$3.75 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.07 $4.14
premium $4.72 $2.36 $4.72
diesel $4.80 $2.40 $4.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 11, 2026

Origin

Springfield, TN

Late night in Springfield on Monday

Local time

1:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 10 mph 75% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:53AM EDT until July 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:28AM EDT until July 11 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Adams, TN

Late night in Adams on Monday

Local time

1:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

WSW 10 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:53AM EDT until July 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:28AM EDT until July 11 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is almost entirely focused on highway travel, with a 99% highway share, giving you a consistent experience behind the wheel. You'll be on US 41 for the longest stretch, covering 12.5 miles without interruption. The road profile suggests a highway-focused drive, meaning you can expect relatively high speeds and limited access points. This makes for a predictable and efficient journey, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for the majority of your trip.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on US 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and East 5th Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 49 / East 5th Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springfield, TN to Adams, TN is easy. At 18m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 49 / East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 41; US 431): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

721 ft 550 ft

Total Climb

215 ft

Total Descent

329 ft

Highest Point

721 ft

~2.7 mi in

Elevation Range

171 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Springfield, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1798

Arriving in Adams, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1869

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 18m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (TN 49 / East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 41; US 431): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Adams, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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