Origin
Franklin, TN
Late night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Kingston Springs, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Kingston Springs, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to Kingston Springs, TN covers 30.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 96, I 40, SR 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 30.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 96 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 96 and I 40. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 31 Business; TN 96 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31 Business; TN 96 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 431 Business; TN 96 / 5th Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (TN 96 / State Highway 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 31 Business; TN 96 / Main Street
Slight right onto US 31 Business; TN 96 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 431 Business; TN 96 / 5th Avenue North
Turn right onto US 431 Business; TN 96 / 5th Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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TN 96 / State Highway 96
Turn left onto TN 96 / State Highway 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
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 188
Toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Franklin, TN to Kingston Springs, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland City along the way.
Ashland City
27.9 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 96 | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| I 40 | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| SR 96 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| TN 96 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Highway 96 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Kingston Spring | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Luyben Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 96
— 11.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Kingston Springs, TN.
1
Start on US 31 Business; TN 96
324 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 31 Business; TN 96
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 431 Business; TN 96
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
5th Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto TN 96
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 96
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 96; SR 100
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 96; SR 100
6
Take the exit onto TN 96
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 96
7
Continue on Highway 96
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 96
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
9
Merge onto I 40
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 40
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 188
Toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 249
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Luyben Hills Road
12
Turn left onto West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Kingston Spring
13
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Turn left
66 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
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
Kingston Springs, TN
Late night in Kingston Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
30 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
39m 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 Kingston Springs, TN covers 30.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 96, I 40, SR 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 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 $4.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31 Business; TN 96 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 431 Business; TN 96 / 5th Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (TN 96 / State Highway 96): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Franklin, TN to Kingston Springs, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland City along the way.
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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