Origin
Cornersville, TN
Morning in Cornersville on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornersville, 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
53m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornersville, TN
Kelly
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45-mile drive from Cornersville, TN to Franklin, TN is an easy day trip, taking just about 53 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on I-65, with a good portion of the journey on Lynnville Highway and Murfreesboro Road. With a projected fuel cost of $7, this is an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. The route is focused on highway travel, making it a convenient choice if you're looking for a simple, direct journey without the need for overnight stays. It's a practical option for a spontaneous trip or a planned short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| Lynnville Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lynnville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ruth Flye Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 37.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornersville, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on Ruth Flye Avenue
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruth Flye Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 129
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lynnville Road
4
Continue on SR 129
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lynnville Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
11
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Cornersville, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 129 / Lynnville Road
Turn left onto SR 129 / Lynnville Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
42.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Murfreesboro Road
Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
53m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 84% of your journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.8 miles on I-65, offering a chance to settle in. While much of the route utilizes the interstate, you'll also experience segments on local roads like Lynnville Highway and Murfreesboro Road, providing a bit of variety. This blend means you'll transition between higher speeds and more local traffic conditions as you progress toward Franklin.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Lynnville Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31A; SR 129 / South 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 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 129 / Lynnville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cornersville, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Murfreesboro
41.9 mi in
|
~48m
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 53m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 129 / Lynnville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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