Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Afternoon in Spring Hill on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 24, Columbia Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 50.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward I 65 North: Nashville
9
32.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Downtown Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
9
44.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
9
47.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hend...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spring Hill, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Gallatin and Monthaven Arts And Cultural Center.
Huntsville
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Louisville
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Knoxville
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Chattanooga
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 40
Gallatin
44.7 mi in
|
~55m
|
via TN 386
Monthaven Arts And Cultural Center
47.5 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| I 24 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Columbia Pike | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Loop | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 22.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Hendersonville, 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
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 31B
Toward I 65 North: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 65
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
10
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 24
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
14
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 2
Toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Point Road
18
Turn left onto US 31E
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
20
Arrive at destination
Walton Ferry Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Spring Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hendersonville, TN
The final approach into Hendersonville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.88 one way
$15.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Friday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph
39% chance
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
9 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
1h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Hendersonville, TN covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 24, Columbia Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 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 $7.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spring Hill, TN and Hendersonville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Gallatin and Monthaven Arts And Cultural Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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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