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Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Jackson, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

130.6 mi

210 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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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city in and county seat of Madison County, Tennessee, United States

Jackson, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Jackson, TN covers 130.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.42 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.

Midpoint

65.3 miles from Spring Hill, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 130.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 130.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.8 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 10 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 88.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 2h 26m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 123.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

5
6.1 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.
3
35 mi into trip | ~41m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
123.8 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 70, US 412 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 70, US 412 East
3
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 88.8 mi 1h 35m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway 28.9 mi 31m
US 70 6 mi 8m
Columbia Pike 5.1 mi 7m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 88.8 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 31

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on US 31

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

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
4

Merge onto I 840

29 mi · 31 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 40

89 mi · 1 hr 35 min · I 40
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
7

Turn left onto US 70

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 70
8

Turn left onto US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 70
9

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
10

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.3 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 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 29 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.3 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, 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 130.6 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Spring Hill, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 88.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.3 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 1h 13m into the drive

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dickson, TN

65 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

Dickson, TN to Jackson, TN

92.6 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Dickson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dickson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.3 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 miles.

Arriving in Jackson, TN

The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 4.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.42 one way

$40.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.42 $44.84
premium $4.89 $25.13 $50.27
diesel $5.61 $28.83 $57.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.2 0 $13.71 $6.27
Efficient EV 32.7 0 $11.43 $5.22
EV Truck/SUV 52.2 0 $18.28 $8.36

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Night in Spring Hill on Thursday

Local time

9:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, TN

Night in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

9:36 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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

2h 26m 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 Jackson, TN covers 130.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.3 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 $20.42 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.
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 2h 26m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 123.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Spring Hill, TN to Jackson, 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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