Origin
Franklin, KY
Late night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
12:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, KY to Guthrie, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, KY
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Guthrie, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, KY to Guthrie, KY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Russellville Road, Clarksville Road, Franklin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Russellville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Russellville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 73 / East Cedar Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franklin, KY to Guthrie, KY is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 73 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (KY 3240 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 73 / East Cedar Street
Turn right onto KY 73 / East Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road
Navigation decision point
3
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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KY 3240 / East 9th Street
Turn left onto KY 3240 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
41.8 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
|
KY 346 / Ewing Street
Turn left onto KY 346 / Ewing Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Russellville Road | 17 mi | 25m |
| Clarksville Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Franklin Road | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| East 9th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ewing Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Middletown Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Russellville Road
— 17 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, KY and Guthrie, KY.
1
Start on North Water Street
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Water Street
2
Turn right onto KY 73
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Cedar Street
3
Continue on KY 100
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Russellville Road
4
Continue on KY 100
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Middletown Circle
5
Continue on KY 100
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Franklin Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 68 Business
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
7
Turn left onto KY 3240
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 9th Street
8
Continue on Clarksville Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Clarksville Road
9
Continue on US 79
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West 9th Street
10
Continue on US 79
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Clarksville Road
11
Continue on US 79
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Russellville Road
12
Turn left onto KY 346
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ewing Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 41
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Franklin, KY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Franklin, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guthrie, KY
The final approach into Guthrie, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Guthrie, KY
Late night in Guthrie on Saturday
Local time
12:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 to 9 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
76°F
Russellville, KY
21 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
6 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
1h 3m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin, KY to Guthrie, KY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Russellville Road, Clarksville Road, Franklin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Franklin, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Franklin, KY to Guthrie, KY is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 73 / East Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (KY 3240 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Franklin, KY to Guthrie, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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