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Trip from Double Springs, TN to La Vergne, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

24.5 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

Downtown La Vergne, TN, TN

La Vergne, TN

Martin.que

Trip Overview

The drive from Double Springs, TN to La Vergne, TN covers 24.5 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, South Rutherford Boulevard, Waldron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 33m highway drive covering 24.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and South Rutherford Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on I 24.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

691 ft 581 ft

Total Climb

130 ft

Total Descent

180 ft

Highest Point

691 ft

~21 mi in

Elevation Range

110 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and South Rutherford Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near US 231 / South Church Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 231 / South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 231 / South Church Street

Turn left onto US 231 / South Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 24 West: Nashville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 24 West: Nashville
5
6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward La Vergne, Waldon Road

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 64 Toward La Vergne, Waldon Road
5
23.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | International Boulevard

Turn right onto International Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 16.2 mi 17m
South Rutherford Boulevard 4.1 mi 5m
Waldron Road 1.7 mi 4m
Woodbury Pike 1.1 mi 2m
South Church Street 0.3 mi <1m
Parthenon Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
International Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Mason Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 16.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Double Springs, TN and La Vergne, TN.

1

Start on Woodbury Pike

1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodbury Pike
2

Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto US 231

0.3 mi · 22 sec · South Church Street
Use the left lane.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 24 West: Nashville Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 24

16 mi · 17 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 64 Toward La Vergne, Waldon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto Waldron Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Waldron Road
8

Continue on Parthenon Boulevard

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Parthenon Boulevard
9

Turn right onto International Boulevard

395 ft · 22 sec · International Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Waldron Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road
11

Turn right onto Mason Road

109 ft · 4 sec · Mason Road
12

Arrive at destination

Mason Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.83 one way

$7.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.21 $8.41
premium $4.89 $4.71 $9.43
diesel $5.61 $5.41 $10.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.57 $1.18
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Double Springs, TN

Morning in Double Springs on Thursday

Local time

11:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Vergne, TN

Morning in La Vergne on Thursday

Local time

11:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

22 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

33m 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 Double Springs, TN to La Vergne, TN covers 24.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, South Rutherford Boulevard, Waldron Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Double Springs, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 231 / South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Double Springs, TN to La Vergne, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 581 ft to 691 ft elevation with about 130 ft of total climbing.

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