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Trip from Church Hill, TN to Franklin, TN

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Drive Time

5h 13m

Distance

279.3 mi

449 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 0m ★
6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Church Hill, TN

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city and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Franklin, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Church Hill, TN to Franklin, TN covers 279.3 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, US 11W, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 178.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.67 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

139.6 miles from Church Hill, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 13m highway drive covering 279.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 11W. The longest continuous stretch is about 178.5 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 23 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 178.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 11W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.1 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 279.3 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 103.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
103.1 mi into trip | ~2h 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
257.9 mi into trip | ~4h 47m 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
261.3 mi into trip | ~4h 51m 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
261.4 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Huntsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
8
276.2 mi into trip | ~5h 8m 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 Church Hill, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville and 65: Huntsville.

Nashville

103.1 mi in | ~2h | via I 40

Chattanooga

257.9 mi in | ~4h 47m

Huntsville

261.3 mi in | ~4h 51m

65: Huntsville

261.6 mi in | ~4h 52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 178.5 mi 3h 14m
US 11W 40.4 mi 46m
West Main Street 16.1 mi 19m
West Stone Drive 14.7 mi 16m
I 65 14.1 mi 15m
Rogersville Bypass 5.2 mi 5m
Murfreesboro Road 2.3 mi 3m
Appalachian Highway 2.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 178.5 mi, about 3h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill, TN and Franklin, TN.

1

Start on SR 346

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
2

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 346

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 11W; SR 346

15 mi · 16 min · West Stone Drive
4

Continue on US 11W; SR 1

5.2 mi · 5 min · Rogersville Bypass
5

Continue on US 11W; SR 1

16 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 11W; SR 1
7

Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S

2.2 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W

40 mi · 45 min · US 11W
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
10

Merge onto I 40

24 mi · 27 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 40
Toward Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 213A Toward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 53 Toward I 440 West: Memphis
14

Continue on I 440

2.1 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 5 Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
17

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · this road
Exit 5 Toward 65: Huntsville
18

Merge onto I 65

14 mi · 15 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 65 Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn right onto TN 96

2.3 mi · 3 min · Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on TN 96

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96

397 ft · 6 sec · Public Square
23

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 139.6 miles from Church Hill, TN, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.5 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 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 139.6 miles or 2h 39m 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 16m

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 Church Hill, 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 Church Hill, TN

This is one driving day of about 279.3 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Church Hill, 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 178.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139.6 mi from Church Hill, TN · 2h 39m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

140 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

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.6 miles from Church Hill, 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 178.5 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

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 ~53 min detour Free near mile 240.7
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 48.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.67 one way

$87.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $47.94 $95.89
premium $4.89 $53.75 $107.50
diesel $5.61 $61.67 $123.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83.8 1 $29.33 $13.41
Efficient EV 69.8 0 $24.44 $11.17
EV Truck/SUV 111.7 1 $39.10 $17.88

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 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 5 days ago

Origin

Church Hill, TN

Night in Church Hill on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Franklin, TN

Night in Franklin on Tuesday

Local time

9:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

140 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

13 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

5h 13m 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 Church Hill, TN to Franklin, TN covers 279.3 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 11W, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.6 miles from Church Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.67 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 16 significant decision points across 279.3 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 103.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Church Hill, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville and 65: Huntsville.

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