The drive from Lebanon, TN to Spring Hill, TN covers 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Harriman Highway, US 27 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.8 miles from Lebanon, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 145.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 145.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Harriman Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 108 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 108 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harriman Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 145.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
5
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
5
110.5 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
145.5 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|Gade Lane
Turn left onto Gade Lane
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lebanon, TN to Spring Hill, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Rockwood along the way.
Rockwood
110.2 mi in|~2h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
108 mi
1h 56m
Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
10m
US 27
6.8 mi
7m
West Tri County Boulevard
5.6 mi
6m
Edgemoor Road
4.1 mi
7m
North Illinois Avenue
3 mi
4m
Oak Ridge Highway
2.3 mi
2m
New Henderson Road
2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 108 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, TN and Spring Hill, TN.
1
Start on US 231; US 70 Business
270 ft·4 sec·Public Square
2
Continue on US 70 Business
0.3 mi·36 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 70
283 ft·4 sec·East Baddour Parkway
5
Continue on US 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Sparta Pike
6
Turn left
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
7
Merge onto I 40
108 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
9
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft·8 sec
10
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi·7 min·US 27
11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi·10 min·Harriman Highway
12
Continue on SR 61
5.6 mi·6 min·West Tri County Boulevard
13
Continue on TN 62
3.0 mi·4 min·North Illinois Avenue
14
Continue on SR 62
2.3 mi·2 min·Oak Ridge Highway
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
16
Turn straight onto SR 170
4.1 mi·7 min·Edgemoor Road
17
Turn right onto New Henderson Road
1.4 mi·2 min·New Henderson Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto New Henderson Road
0.6 mi·1 min·New Henderson Road
19
Turn left onto Creek Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Creek Road
20
Turn left onto Mehaffey Road
0.2 mi·1 min·Mehaffey Road
21
Turn left onto Gade Lane
40 ft·1 sec·Gade Lane
22
Arrive at destination
Gade Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Lebanon, TN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hill, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, TN
This is one driving day of about 145.5 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lebanon, 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 108 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Lebanon, TN
· 1h 20m into the drive
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Lebanon, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108 miles.
Arriving in Spring Hill, TN
The final approach into Spring Hill, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spring Hill, TN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.7
0
$15.28
$6.98
Efficient EV
36.4
0
$12.73
$5.82
EV Truck/SUV
58.2
0
$20.37
$9.31
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lebanon, TN
Morning
in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spring Hill, TN
Morning
in Spring Hill on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
28 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
2h 51m 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 Lebanon, TN to Spring Hill, TN covers 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Harriman Highway, US 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.8 miles from Lebanon, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.75 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lebanon, TN to Spring Hill, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Rockwood along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
