Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Johnsonville, TN
Kelly
Franklin, TN
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This 71.7-mile drive from New Johnsonville, TN to Franklin, TN should take you about 1 hour and 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical journey. The route primarily uses Broadway Street and State Highway 96, with a portion on I-40, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both locations are within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, you won't be crossing state lines or encountering significant regional shifts. This trip is straightforward and manageable, ideal for a relaxed day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from New Johnsonville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Street | 32.1 mi | 47m |
| State Highway 96 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| I 40 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Fairview Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Highway 96 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| SR 46 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West College Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Johnsonville, TN and Franklin, TN.
Start on US 70
Continue on US 70
Continue on US 70 Business
Turn right onto SR 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto TN 96
Merge onto SR 96; SR 100
Take the exit
Turn right onto TN 96
Continue on Bridge Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
Arrive at destination
Given the manageable 1 hour and 38-minute duration for this 71.7-mile journey, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour, especially as you approach Franklin. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily push through if you're on a schedule or pull over as needed. Pay attention to the transition points between Broadway Street, State Highway 96, and I-40, as these are where the driving environment changes most significantly. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should cover this trip comfortably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Johnsonville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Johnsonville, TN
This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from New Johnsonville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.3 and 71.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto TN 96 / State Highway 96
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.21 one way
$22.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 New Johnsonville on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
56°F
Burns, TN
36 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a mixed drive on this 71.7-mile route, with 42% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 32.1 miles on Broadway Street, which likely means you'll experience varied road conditions and speeds. The transition from local roads like Broadway Street and State Highway 96 to the faster pace of I-40 will define the driving personality of this trip. This blend means you'll get a taste of both rural and interstate travel, keeping your time behind the wheel engaging without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in near SR 46.
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 71.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 35.3 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Johnsonville, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Primary Sr 96: Fairview along the way.
Primary Sr 96: Fairview
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 1h 38m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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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