Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Afternoon in Spring Hill on Monday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Memphis, TN
Drive Time
7h 12m
Distance
385.6 mi
621 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 2m
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6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hill, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Memphis, TN covers 385.6 miles and takes about 7h 12m 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, East Tri County Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 347.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.8 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 12m highway drive covering 385.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Harriman Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 347.2 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 30 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 347.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harriman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 169.4 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 385.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 169.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
169.4 mi into trip
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~3h 13m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
171.6 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
7
174.9 mi into trip
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~3h 21m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
8
371.9 mi into trip
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~6h 55m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
8
385.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 11m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Third Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Spring Hill, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
172.7 mi in
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~3h 18m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 347.2 mi | 6h 18m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| East Tri County Boulevard | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| North Roane Street | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Edgemoor Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Illinois Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Oak Ridge Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 347.2 mi, about 6h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Gade Lane
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gade Lane
2
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mehaffey Road
3
Turn right onto Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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Creek Road
4
Turn right onto New Henderson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Henderson Road
5
Continue on New Henderson Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
New Henderson Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 170
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Edgemoor Road
7
Take the ramp
101 ft
·
2 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
9
Merge onto SR 62
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
10
Continue on SR 62
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Illinois Avenue
11
Continue on SR 62
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
12
Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
13
Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
14
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Harriman Highway
15
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
16
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
18
Merge onto I 40
134 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
197 mi
·
3 hr 33 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 40
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
28
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.8 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 347.2 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 85 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.8 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Hill, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 385.6 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Spring Hill, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 347.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.8 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 3h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.8 miles from Spring Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 347.2 miles.
Arriving in Memphis, TN
The final approach into Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.57 one way
$117.14 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.57 | $129.13 |
| premium | $4.80 | $72.79 | $145.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.67 | $171.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.7 | 1 | $40.49 | $18.51 |
| Efficient EV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.74 | $15.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.2 | 1 | $53.98 | $24.68 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Memphis, TN
Afternoon in Memphis on Monday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Memphis, TN covers 385.6 miles and takes about 7h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Harriman Highway, East Tri County Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.8 miles from Spring Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 385.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 169.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Spring Hill, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
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