Origin
Clinton, TN
Night in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, TN to Spring Hill, TN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, TN
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Spring Hill, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, TN to Spring Hill, TN covers 8.4 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clinton Highway, Clinch Avenue, Mehaffey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Clinton Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 8.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clinton Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25W / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clinton, TN to Spring Hill, TN is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Gade Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 25W / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 25W / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Mehaffey Road
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Gade Lane
Turn right onto Gade Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Clinch Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Mehaffey Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gade Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clinton Highway
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, TN and Spring Hill, TN.
1
Start on Market Street
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 25W
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 25W
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinch Avenue
4
Continue on US 25W
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Clinton Highway
5
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mehaffey Road
6
Continue on Mehaffey Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mehaffey Road
7
Turn right onto Gade Lane
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gade Lane
8
Arrive at destination
Gade Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Spring Hill, TN
Night in Spring Hill on Thursday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, TN to Spring Hill, TN covers 8.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clinton Highway, Clinch Avenue, Mehaffey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Clinton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Clinton, TN to Spring Hill, TN is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Gade Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clinton, TN to Spring Hill, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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