Origin
Franklin, TN
Late night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Millersville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Millersville, TN
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Trip Overview
Franklin, TN to Millersville, TN is 37.9 miles and takes about 46m via I 65 and I 24, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Tennessee. Expect a largely highway experience for this short hop, making it a straightforward drive. It’s a quick connection between two points in the Nashville metropolitan area, ideal for a simple transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 20.1 mi | 22m |
| I 24 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Downtown Loop | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Louisville Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Blue Star | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 20.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Millersville, 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
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 65
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
8
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 24
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 98
Toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
412 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 31W North: Millersville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 31W
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Blue Star
16
Continue on US 31W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisville Highway
17
Arrive at destination
US 31W
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 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
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 36.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
9
20.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Downtown Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
8
36 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 98
Toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W North: Millersville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 31W North: Millersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Millersville, TN
Late night in Millersville on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Brentwood Estates, TN
19 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 route is mostly highway, with 77% of the drive on major roads. You’ll experience a longest stretch of 20.1 miles on I 65 before transitioning to other highways. Expect a high concentration of exits and potential for urban merging as you approach your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
750 ft
434 ft
Total Climb
369 ft
Total Descent
512 ft
Highest Point
750 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
316 ft
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.
Between Franklin, TN and Millersville, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Louisville
20.2 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 40
Knoxville
20.2 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 40
Chattanooga
20.2 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 40
About the Cities
Starting in Franklin, TN
Full guide →Founded 1799
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.
Top landmarks
- • Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7 — masonic temple in Franklin, United States of America
- • Carter House — Tennessee state-owned historic site
- • Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery — historic cemetery in Tennessee, United States
Arriving in Millersville, TN
Full guide →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 46m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Millersville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Millersville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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