Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Vergne, TN
Martin.que
Franklin, TN
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La Vergne, TN to Franklin, TN is 26.2 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I-65 and Old Hickory Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee, connecting two communities. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on interstate highways, making it a straightforward trip for most travelers. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| I 24 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Bell Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Waldron Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Parthenon Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between La Vergne, TN and Franklin, TN.
Start on Mason Road
Turn left onto Waldron Road
Turn right onto International Boulevard
Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard
Continue on Waldron Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 24
Take the exit
Turn left onto TN 254
Continue on TN 254
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto TN 96
Continue on TN 96
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 24 West: Nashville
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 254: Bell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in La Vergne on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Patchy Fog
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 19 at 3:08AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Late night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster interstate travel, including an uninterrupted segment of 8.4 miles on I-65, which allows for good progress. The route also incorporates local roads like Old Hickory Boulevard, offering a change of pace from the interstate. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more localized driving as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Parthenon Boulevard.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Parthenon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from La Vergne, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Murfreesboro
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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