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Spring Hill, TN
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9:26 PM
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Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Shelbyville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
172.9 mi
278 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
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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Shelbyville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sparta Highway, I 40, South Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on Sparta Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.03 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
86.5 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 172.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 172.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sparta Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.1 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 early in the drive near Mehaffey Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 172.9 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: near the start (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 170 / Edgemoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 61.2 miles (US 70; SR 101): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mehaffey Road
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 170 / Edgemoor Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 170 / Edgemoor Road
Navigation decision point
5
61.2 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 70; SR 101
Enter roundabout onto US 70; SR 101
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
65.1 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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US 70 / Sparta Highway
Turn left onto US 70 / Sparta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
136.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
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SR 55 / McMinnville Highway
Merge onto SR 55 / McMinnville Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Highway | 29.1 mi | 42m |
| I 40 | 25.5 mi | 27m |
| South Jackson Street | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Manchester Highway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Bone Cave Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| McMinnville Highway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Sparta Highway
— 29.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Shelbyville, 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
·
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
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 40
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TN 101: Crossville
20
Turn left onto SR 101
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Peavine Road
21
Enter roundabout onto US 70; SR 101
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 70; SR 101
22
Continue on US 70; SR 101
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 70; SR 101
23
Turn right onto US 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue
24
Turn left onto US 70
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Sparta Highway
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bockman Way
26
Turn left onto TN 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayberry Street
27
Continue on TN 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway of America
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
29
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Highway
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
31
Continue on US 70S
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Bone Cave Parkway
32
Continue on US 70S
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sparta Highway
33
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sparta Street
34
Continue on US 70S
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
35
Continue on SR 55
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
36
Continue on SR 55
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Manchester Highway
37
Merge onto SR 55
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
McMinnville Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on SR 55
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McArthur Street
39
Continue on SR 55
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Tullahoma Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Continue on SR 55
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New Manchester Highway
41
Continue on SR 55
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carroll Street
42
Turn right onto US 41A; SR 55; SR 130
14 mi
·
17 min
·
South Jackson Street
43
Turn left onto SR 64
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 64
44
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft
·
20 sec
·
Public Square East
45
Continue on Public Square North
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
Public Square North
46
Arrive at destination
Public Square North
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 86.5 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 38 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelbyville, 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 172.9 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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.
The longest stretch is on Sparta Highway for about 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Spring Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shelbyville, TN
The final approach into Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, 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
$27.03 one way
$54.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.27 | $66.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.17 | $76.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.21 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Shelbyville, TN
Evening in Shelbyville on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
86 mi in
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
3h 45m 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 Spring Hill, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sparta Highway, I 40, South Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.5 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 $27.03 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 172.9 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: near the start (Mehaffey Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 170 / Edgemoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 61.2 miles (US 70; SR 101): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Spring Hill, TN to Shelbyville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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