Origin
Franklin, TN
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Forest Hills, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 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
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, TN
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Forest Hills, TN
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Franklin, TN to Forest Hills, TN is 45.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Shelbyville Highway and Murfreesboro Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive without extensive highway travel. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively short, direct connection between these two Tennessee locations. The minimal highway share means you'll likely experience more local scenery and fewer long stretches of high-speed driving, making it a relaxed way to cover the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Highway | 25.6 mi | 38m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Horton Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Madison Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelbyville Highway
— 25.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Forest Hills, TN.
1
Start on US 31 Business; TN 96
418 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 96
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Horton Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
6
Continue on US 41A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Continue on US 41A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Street
8
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Forest Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Forest Avenue
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 22.6 miles from Franklin, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue South
Straight onto 3rd Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 41A / Shelbyville Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A / Shelbyville Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
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
Forest Hills, TN
Morning in Forest Hills on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1h 8m 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?
You'll be on surface roads for the entire trip, with no highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 25.6 miles along Shelbyville Highway. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections as you make your way across the 45.2 miles. This type of profile often means more opportunities to observe the local landscape and traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on Shelbyville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue South.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franklin, TN to Forest Hills, TN is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (US 41A / Shelbyville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 8m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on Shelbyville Highway. 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: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (US 41A / Shelbyville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forest Hills, 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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