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Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Cleveland, TN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

164.8 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

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city in Williamson and Maury counties in Tennessee, United States

Spring Hill, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Cleveland, TN covers 164.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.76 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

82.4 miles from Spring Hill, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 164.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 164.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 110 miles on I 24.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 110 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway.

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 11 significant decision points across 164.8 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 6 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
30.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
140.5 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
7
160 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 110 mi 2h 3m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway 23.8 mi 25m
I 75 18.4 mi 22m
Columbia Pike 4.9 mi 7m
South Lee Highway 2.5 mi 4m
US 74 1.2 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Inman Street West 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 110 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 31

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on US 31

4.9 mi · 7 min · Columbia Pike
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
4

Merge onto I 840

24 mi · 25 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min
Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 24

110 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 75

18 mi · 22 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
10

Keep slight left at fork

281 ft · 9 sec
Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
11

Turn right onto US 74

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 74
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
13

Turn left onto US 11; US 64

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
14

Continue on US 11

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest
15

Turn right onto Inman Street West

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Inman Street West
Use the right lane.
16

Arrive at destination

US 64

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 82.4 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110 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 36 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, 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 164.8 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 I 24 for about 110 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.4 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 1h 35m into the drive

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winchester, TN

82 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.

Popular next leg

Winchester, TN to Cleveland, TN

92.7 mi · 1h 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Murfreesboro, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tracy City, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Spring Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110 miles.

Arriving in Cleveland, TN

The final approach into Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 129.5

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 129.5

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

Fiery Gizzard State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 94.2

Monteagle, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+18888672757

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 34.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.76 one way

$51.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.29 $56.58
premium $4.89 $31.71 $63.43
diesel $5.61 $36.39 $72.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.4 0 $17.30 $7.91
Efficient EV 41.2 0 $14.42 $6.59
EV Truck/SUV 65.9 0 $23.07 $10.55

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 13, 2026

Origin

Spring Hill, TN

Late night in Spring Hill on Friday

Local time

1:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, TN

Late night in Cleveland on Friday

Local time

2:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Winchester, TN

82 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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

3h 12m 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 Cleveland, TN covers 164.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.4 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 $25.76 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 11 significant decision points across 164.8 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 6 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spring Hill, TN to Cleveland, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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