Origin
Goodlettsville, TN
Morning in Goodlettsville on Sunday
Local time
11:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodlettsville, 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
42m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodlettsville, TN
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Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 34.8 miles, this straightforward trip between Goodlettsville and Franklin, TN, typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so short, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-65, I-24, and Murfreesboro Road to navigate through the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of just $5, it remains an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Tennessee cities. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the efficiency of this route makes it a practical choice for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 26.9 mi | 30m |
| I 24 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Loop | 1 mi | 1m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 26.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodlettsville, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on US 31W; US 41
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 174
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Long Hollow Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 65
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Downtown Loop
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 50B
Toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 210B
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
8
Continue on I 65
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto TN 96
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
13
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike
Turn left onto SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Nashville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Downtown Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50B
Toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
11:14 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
30 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
42m 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 experience, as 85% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 26.9 miles along I-65. The drive balances major interstate travel with transitions onto local roads, requiring you to stay alert during highway mergers. Because this is a utility-driven route, you won't find many technical turns, but the heavy reliance on interstates means traffic volume will dictate the pace of your drive. It is a functional, no-frills transit that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 24. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft
453 ft
Total Climb
482 ft
Total Descent
315 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
~27.3 mi in
Elevation Range
302 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 Goodlettsville, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Huntsville and Murfreesboro.
Knoxville
11 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 24
Huntsville
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
|
via Downtown Loop
Murfreesboro
31.7 mi in
|
~37m
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 42m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Franklin, 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 0.1 miles (SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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