The drive from Bloomingdale, TN to Franklin, TN covers 296.8 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 81, I 65 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 207.6 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.4 miles from Bloomingdale, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 296.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 207.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 207.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.6 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 296.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 120.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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120.6 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
7
275.5 mi into trip|~5h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattano...
8
278.8 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
6
279 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
8
293.8 mi into trip|~5h 23m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bloomingdale, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville and 65: Huntsville.
Nashville
120.6 mi in|~2h 15m|via I 40
Chattanooga
275.5 mi in|~5h 1m
Huntsville
278.8 mi in|~5h 6m
65: Huntsville
279.1 mi in|~5h 6m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
207.6 mi
3h 45m
I 81
50.1 mi
53m
I 65
14.1 mi
15m
North John B Dennis Highway
7.5 mi
8m
Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
3m
Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi
3m
TN 93
2.3 mi
2m
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 207.6 mi, about 3h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
62 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
1.2 mi·2 min·Bloomingdale Pike
3
Turn left onto SR 93
7.5 mi·8 min·North John B Dennis Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on TN 93
1.5 mi·1 min·Sullivan Gardens Parkway
5
Continue on SR 93
1.5 mi·1 min·South Wilcox Drive
6
Continue on SR 93
3.1 mi·3 min·Sullivan Gardens Drive
7
Continue on TN 93
2.3 mi·2 min·TN 93
8
Continue on SR 93
0.3 mi·21 sec·SR 93
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
10
Merge onto I 81
49 mi·52 min·I 81
11
Continue on I 81
0.7 mi·45 sec·I 81
Exit 1BToward I 40 West: Knoxville
12
Merge onto I 40
53 mi·59 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 40
Toward NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 213AToward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 53Toward I 440 West: Memphis
16
Continue on I 440
2.1 mi·2 min·Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 5Toward I 65: Nashville, HuntsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
19
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·57 sec·this road
Exit 5Toward 65: Huntsville
20
Merge onto I 65
14 mi·15 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 65Toward TN 96: Franklin, MurfreesboroUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto TN 96
2.3 mi·3 min·Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi·34 sec·3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft·6 sec·Public Square
25
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.4 miles from Bloomingdale, TN, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.6 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.4 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomingdale, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomingdale, TN
This is one driving day of about 296.8 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomingdale, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 207.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.4 mi from Bloomingdale, TN
· 2h 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 148.4 miles from Bloomingdale, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.6 miles.
Arriving in Franklin, TN
The final approach into Franklin, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Franklin, TN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 255.9
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 81.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89
1
$31.16
$14.25
Efficient EV
74.2
0
$25.97
$11.87
EV Truck/SUV
118.7
1
$41.55
$19.00
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago
Origin
Bloomingdale, TN
Evening
in Bloomingdale on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Franklin, TN
Evening
in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Johnson, TN
148 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomingdale, TN to Franklin, TN covers 296.8 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 81, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.4 miles from Bloomingdale, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 296.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 120.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bloomingdale, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville and 65: Huntsville.
