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Trip from Sevierville, TN to Spring Hill, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

39.3 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

city in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA

Sevierville, TN

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city in Williamson and Maury counties in Tennessee, United States

Spring Hill, TN

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Trip Overview

This 39.3-mile drive from Sevierville, TN to Spring Hill, TN is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking about 55 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical choice for a short excursion within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes Chapman Highway and Clinton Highway, with a brief stint on I-275, offering a mix of local roads and highway travel. Its turn-heavy profile suggests a more engaging driving experience than a pure interstate journey, making it suitable for a single day's adventure without needing an overnight stop.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 39.3-mile journey, with only about 6% of the route being highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 22.1 miles on Chapman Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle in before navigating more varied roads. While I-275 provides a faster segment, the overall character is that of navigating through local areas, with numerous turns and changes in scenery characteristic of this type of route.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chapman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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
24.9 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville,...
6
25.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40...
5
25.5 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 North: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 275 North: Lexington
6
28.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 25W North, I 640: Clinton, Asheville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3 Toward I 75 South, US 25W North, I 640: Clinton...
4
28.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sevierville, TN and Spring Hill, TN, road signs point toward Asheville, Lexington, Nashville and Lexington: I 275 North.

Asheville

24.9 mi in | ~30m

Lexington

24.9 mi in | ~30m

Nashville

25.2 mi in | ~31m

Lexington: I 275 North

25.2 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chapman Highway 22.1 mi 26m
Clinton Highway 8.4 mi 10m
I 275 2.3 mi 2m
Mehaffey Road 2.2 mi 8m
East Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Henley Street 0.7 mi 1m
Gade Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Chapman Highway — 22.1 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sevierville, TN and Spring Hill, TN.

1

Start on US 411

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2

Continue on US 411; US 441

22 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Continue on US 441; SR 33

0.7 mi · 1 min · Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 275 North: Lexington
7

Continue on I 275

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 275
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 3 Toward I 75 South, US 25W North, I 640: Clinton, Asheville
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
10

Continue on US 25W

8.4 mi · 10 min · Clinton Highway
11

Turn left onto Mehaffey Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Mehaffey Road
12

Continue on Mehaffey Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Mehaffey Road
13

Turn right onto Gade Lane

40 ft · 1 sec · Gade Lane
14

Arrive at destination

Gade Lane

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.6 mi from Sevierville, TN · 24m into the drive

city and county seat of Knox County, State of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, TN

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brentwood, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knoxville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Sevierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring Hill, TN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spring Hill, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.14 one way

$12.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.75 $13.49
premium $4.89 $7.56 $15.13
diesel $5.61 $8.68 $17.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Sevierville, TN

Late night in Sevierville on Saturday

Local time

1:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Hill, TN

Late night in Spring Hill on Saturday

Local time

1:13 AM

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

23 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

55m 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 Sevierville, TN to Spring Hill, TN covers 39.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chapman Highway, Clinton Highway, I 275. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Sevierville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.14 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

The main spots that need attention: at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Between Sevierville, TN and Spring Hill, TN, road signs point toward Asheville, Lexington, Nashville and Lexington: I 275 North.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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