Origin
Pulaski, TN
Late night in Pulaski on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pulaski, 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 9m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pulaski, TN
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Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Pulaski to Franklin is a straightforward 57.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Because the route is short and efficient, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the excursion, making it an affordable commute between these two Tennessee towns. The path primarily utilizes I-65, Lewisburg Highway, and Murfreesboro Road to navigate through the Southeast. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this drive serves as a practical, no-fuss connection between these points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 42.4 mi | 45m |
| Lewisburg Highway | 11 mi | 16m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Grigsby Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 42.4 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto US 31A
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Grigsby Street
3
Continue on US 31A
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Lewisburg Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
10
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
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Pulaski, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31A / East Grigsby Street
Turn right onto US 31A / East Grigsby Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Murfreesboro Road
Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 31 Business; TN 96 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Spring Hill, TN
29 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
1 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 9m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, including a significant 42.4-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-65. While the initial leg involves local roads like Lewisburg Highway and Murfreesboro Road, the driving experience quickly shifts into a steady, high-speed pace. It is a functional drive designed for speed and reliability rather than winding exploration. You should anticipate a consistent rhythm behind the wheel once you merge onto the main highway corridors.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Lewisburg Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 31A / East Grigsby Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pulaski, TN to Franklin, TN is easy. At 1h 9m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 31A / East Grigsby Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Pulaski, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Murfreesboro
54.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.4 miles on I 65. 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: at 0.5 miles (US 31A / East Grigsby Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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