Origin
Adamsville, TN
Night in Adamsville on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adamsville, TN to Franklin, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
124.4 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adamsville, TN
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Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
Embark on a manageable journey from Adamsville, TN, to Franklin, TN, covering 124.4 miles and taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, especially with a fuel cost estimated at $19. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Wayne Road, Lawrenceburg Highway, and a segment of I-65. The route offers a straightforward passage through the Southeast region of Tennessee. Given its relatively short duration, you can plan for a leisurely departure or a prompt arrival at your destination.
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
62.2 miles from Adamsville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Road | 31.1 mi | 35m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| I 65 | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| United States Route 64 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| TN 240 | 10 mi | 17m |
| SR 240 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US 64 | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Wayne Road
— 31.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adamsville, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on US 64; SR 22
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 64; SR 69
3
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
4
Turn left onto TN 128
344 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pickwick Street South
5
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 64; SR 128
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Wayne Road
7
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
8
Continue on US 64
14 mi
·
16 min
·
United States Route 64
9
Turn left onto SR 240
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 240
10
Turn straight onto TN 240
10 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 240
11
Continue on SR 20; SR 240
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 20; SR 240
12
Turn straight onto TN 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
TN 20
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 43
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
15
Merge onto I 65
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
20
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 3 hours, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, giving you flexibility on when to depart. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and take advantage of the single stop suggested, which could be a good point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 31.1-mile stretch on Wayne Road, to ensure you have enough to reach the next available service area. The $19 fuel cost estimate is a helpful guide for budgeting.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Adamsville, TN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Adamsville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Adamsville, TN
This is one driving day of about 124.4 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Adamsville, 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 Wayne Road for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Adamsville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 121.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
102.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
102.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
5
121.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
Murfreesboro Road
Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.45 one way
$38.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.35 | $42.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.47 | $54.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Franklin, TN
Night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Lawrenceburg, TN
62 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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 38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 43% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on local roads like Wayne Road, where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 31.1 miles, offering a more grounded driving experience. The transition to highways like I-65 will provide a faster pace for covering larger distances. The overall feel is a blend, moving from potentially more rural or local routes to the efficiency of interstate travel as you approach Franklin.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on Wayne Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 102.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Franklin, TN
Full guide →Franklin is a city of 81,000 people (2018) in Tennessee, just a few miles south of Nashville. There are two main areas of interest. One is the Cool Springs area, which is identified by its corporate and retail growth surrounding one of the largest malls in the Southeast, the CoolSprings Galleria. The other is historic downtown Franklin which retains much of its small town charm. It is a walkable, friendly historic downtown district, recognized as a Great American Main Street.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 124.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on Wayne Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 102.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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