Origin
Lawrenceburg, TN
Afternoon in Lawrenceburg on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, 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
1h 18m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceburg, TN
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Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lawrenceburg to Franklin, you are looking at a 67.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes. This route stays entirely within Tennessee, connecting the Southeast region through a mix of local roads and interstate travel. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this trek. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two cities, making it an easy choice for a quick getaway or a necessary commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| I 65 | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| North Locust Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Gaines Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lawrenceburg Highway
— 30.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Military Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Gaines Street
4
Turn left onto US 43
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Locust Avenue
5
Continue on US 43
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on US 43
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
19 mi
·
20 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 left onto Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Lawrenceburg, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Military Avenue
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Gaines Street
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
45.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Columbia, TN
34 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
9 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 18m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention during the initial portions of the trip. You will navigate Lawrenceburg Highway for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.5 miles before transitioning onto I-65 and Andrew Jackson Highway. With only 28% of the route consisting of highway driving, the majority of your time is spent on local roads rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The experience shifts from more technical, winding local segments to the faster, more predictable flow of the highway as you make your way toward Franklin. Be prepared to adjust your driving style as the road surface and traffic patterns change throughout the 1 hour and 18-minute duration.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on Lawrenceburg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Military Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Military Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Gaines Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Lawrenceburg, TN
Full guide →Lawrenceburg is a good-sized town in the southern portion of Middle Tennessee.
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on Lawrenceburg 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: near the start (North Military Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Gaines Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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