Origin
Franklin, TN
Morning in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Jamestown, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Jamestown, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within Tennessee, the 30.5-mile journey from Franklin to Jamestown is a highly efficient trip. Clocking in at just 40 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Murfreesboro Road, and Horton Highway. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective venture. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is a straightforward trip that prioritizes speed and utility over a lengthy travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Horton Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Leanna Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sulphur Springs Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Jamestown, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Horton Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 840
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 57
Toward Sulphur Springs Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sulphur Springs Road
9
Turn left onto Leanna Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Leanna Road
10
Arrive at destination
Leanna Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.5 — 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
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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.
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Sulphur Springs Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward Sulphur Springs Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Jamestown, TN
Morning in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 30.5-mile route offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road navigation. Approximately 49% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into local traffic. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, which spans 14.9 miles of the journey. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move from the parkway onto Murfreesboro Road and Horton Highway. It is a functional drive that requires your focus as you alternate between higher-speed sections and more localized driving conditions.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
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 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue South.
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 40m 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: 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 13.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 40m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. 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 13.9 miles: 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 Jamestown, 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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