Origin
Franklin, TN
Afternoon in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Lewisburg, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Lewisburg, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to Lewisburg, TN covers 39.9 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, New Columbia Highway, Murfreesboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| New Columbia Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New Lewisburg Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Ellington Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Verona Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Lewisburg, TN.
1
Start on US 31 Business; TN 96
418 ft
·
7 sec
·
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
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 65
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 37
Toward 50: Columbia, Lewisburg
7
Turn left onto TN 50
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Lewisburg Highway
8
Continue on SR 50
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
New Columbia Highway
9
Continue on US 431
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ellington Parkway
10
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Verona Avenue
11
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
247 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue South
Straight onto 3rd Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward 50: Columbia, Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37
Toward 50: Columbia, Lewisburg
4
39.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Lewisburg, TN
Afternoon in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
1 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
39.9 mi in 48m, mostly highway — 27.5 mi of that is on I 65.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and New Columbia Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lewisburg, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 50: Columbia along the way.
50: Columbia
30.5 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Starting in Franklin, TN
Full guide →Franklin is a city of 81,000 people (2018) in Tennessee, just a few miles south of Nashville. There are two main areas of interest. One is the Cool Springs area, which is identified by its corporate and retail growth surrounding one of the largest malls in the Southeast, the CoolSprings Galleria. The other is historic downtown Franklin which retains much of its small town charm. It is a walkable, friendly historic downtown district, recognized as a Great American Main Street.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewisburg, TN before heading back.
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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