Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Afternoon in Spring Hill on Wednesday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Arlington, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
246.1 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
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6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
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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Arlington, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Arlington, TN covers 246.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mehaffey Road, Creek Road, New Henderson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.47 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 246.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mehaffey Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Hill, TN to Arlington, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mehaffey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Henderson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgemoor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Illinois Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tri County Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harriman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mehaffey Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Arlington, TN.
1
Start on Gade Lane
39 ft
·
5 sec
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Gade Lane
2
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
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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 the end of the road, turn left onto Edgemoor Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Edgemoor Road
7
Take the ramp straight
102 ft
·
3 sec
8
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Oak Ridge Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
10
Continue on South Illinois Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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South Illinois Avenue
11
Continue on East Tri County Boulevard
5.7 mi
·
6 min
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East Tri County Boulevard
12
Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
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Harriman Highway
13
Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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Bitter Creek Highway
14
Continue on Harriman Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Harriman Highway
15
Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Hannah Highway
16
Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi
·
4 min
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North Roane Street
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
18
Merge slight left
134 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
21
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Downtown Loop
22
Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
23
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
34 mi
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36 min
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I 24 West: Clarksville
24
Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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TN 76
25
Keep slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
26
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
27
Continue straight
5.6 mi
·
6 min
28
Turn left onto Cumberland Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Cumberland Drive
29
Continue on State Highway 13
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 13
30
Turn right
22 mi
·
31 min
31
Continue on Cumberland City Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Cumberland City Highway
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
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East Main Street
33
Turn left onto Arlington Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Arlington Street
34
Turn right onto West Roby Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
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West Roby Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 246.1 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Hill, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123 miles from Spring Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TN
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.47 one way
$76.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.24 | $84.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.36 | $94.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.34 | $108.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.45 | $15.75 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Arlington, TN
Afternoon in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
12:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
28 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
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Arlington, TN covers 246.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mehaffey Road, Creek Road, New Henderson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123 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 $38.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Hill, TN to Arlington, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Hill, TN to Arlington, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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