Origin
Springfield, TN
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, TN to Franklin, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, TN
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Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 49.8 miles from Springfield to Franklin is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 59 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You should expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trip, making it a very affordable transit between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day around your specific destination needs. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this connection keeps logistics simple.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| I 24 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| Tom Austin Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Whites Creek Pike | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Downtown Loop | 1 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 16.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto TN 49
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 41; US 431
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 431
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Tom Austin Highway
5
Continue on US 431
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Whites Creek Pike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 24
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 210B
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
12
Continue on I 65
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto TN 96
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
17
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Springfield, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
23.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
5
26 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 24
Continue onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
9
28.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
46.7 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$7.79 one way
$15.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
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
59m 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 62% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of I-65, I-24, and the Tom Austin Highway to bridge the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.5-mile segment on I-65, which allows for consistent speeds. Transitioning between these main roads gives the drive a functional, utilitarian feel rather than a winding scenic experience. Expect a brisk, efficiency-minded drive that moves you quickly from the northern outskirts into the heart of the region.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near I 24.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 49.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 24): 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.
Between Springfield, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Huntsville and Murfreesboro.
Knoxville
26 mi in
|
~30m
|
via I 24
Huntsville
28.8 mi in
|
~34m
|
via Downtown Loop
Murfreesboro
46.7 mi in
|
~54m
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 59m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 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 14.5 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 24): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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