Origin
Franklin, TN
Evening in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Jamestown, TN
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, TN
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Jamestown, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within Tennessee, the 30.5-mile journey from Franklin to Jamestown is a highly efficient trip. Clocking in at just 40 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Murfreesboro Road, and Horton Highway. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective venture. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is a straightforward trip that prioritizes speed and utility over a lengthy travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.2 miles from Franklin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 30.5-mile route offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road navigation. Approximately 49% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into local traffic. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, which spans 14.9 miles of the journey. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move from the parkway onto Murfreesboro Road and Horton Highway. It is a functional drive that requires your focus as you alternate between higher-speed sections and more localized driving conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue South.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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3rd Avenue South
Straight onto 3rd Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
13.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway
Navigation decision point
7
13.9 mi into trip
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~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
5
14.6 mi into trip
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~22m in
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I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.5 mi into trip
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~38m in
Take the exit toward Sulphur Springs Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward Sulphur Springs Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Horton Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Leanna Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sulphur Springs Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Jamestown, TN.
1
Start on US 31 Business; TN 96
418 ft
·
7 sec
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Public Square
2
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 96
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Horton Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 840
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 57
Toward Sulphur Springs Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Sulphur Springs Road
9
Turn left onto Leanna Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Leanna Road
10
Arrive at destination
Leanna Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 40-minute drive, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. With no mandatory stops required to complete the 30.5-mile distance, you can easily plan your day around your specific destination goals rather than road fatigue. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will be minimal at around $5, making it easy to keep your vehicle topped off before you leave. Since the route utilizes a mix of major parkways and local highways, pay close attention to changing speed limits as you exit the Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This flexibility allows you to focus on your arrival in Jamestown rather than worrying about complex logistics or lengthy rest intervals.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.2 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 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 30.5 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Franklin, 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 Franklin, TN
This is one driving day of about 30.5 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tennessee National Guard Parkway for about 14.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Franklin, TN · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, TN
The final approach into Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.27 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Jamestown, TN
Evening in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin, TN to Jamestown, TN covers 30.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Murfreesboro Road, Horton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Franklin, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Franklin, TN to Jamestown, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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