Trip from Franklin, TN to Lone Oak, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

124 mi

200 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 49m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

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

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

Franklin, TN

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Lone Oak, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin, TN to Lone Oak, TN covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John Bragg Highway, Murfreesboro Road, Taft Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

62 miles from Franklin, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 124 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 124 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

John Bragg Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 124 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 13.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

13.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

14.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | 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 straight / slight right lanes.

24.6 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

25.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

31.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 81B Toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
John Bragg Highway	15.6 mi	18m
Murfreesboro Road	12.8 mi	19m
Taft Highway	12.7 mi	18m
Harrison Ferry Road	12.3 mi	17m
TN 8	12.3 mi	16m
Nashville Highway	10.1 mi	11m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	10.1 mi	10m
McMinnville Highway	8.2 mi	10m

Longest stretch: John Bragg Highway — 15.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Lone Oak, TN.

Start on US 31 Business; TN 96

418 ft · 7 sec · Public Square

Continue on 3rd Avenue South

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 96

13 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Horton Highway

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 840

10 mi · 10 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min

Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 24

6.2 mi · 6 min · I 24

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 81B Toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 231

0.6 mi · 43 sec · South Church Street

Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 70S

16 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

Continue on US 70S

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 70S; SR 53

8.2 mi · 10 min · McMinnville Highway

Continue on US 70S

10 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway

Continue on US 70S

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on SR 380

308 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

Continue on SR 380

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Main Street

Continue on SR 380

0.4 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 56

1.3 mi · 1 min · Beersheba Highway

Turn slight left onto TN 8

12 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

Continue on TN 8

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111

12 mi · 16 min · TN 8; TN 111

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Turn straight onto US 127

3.7 mi · 5 min · Rankin Avenue

Continue on US 127

13 mi · 18 min · Taft Highway

Turn sharp left onto Hall Road

46 ft · 2 sec · Hall Road

Arrive at destination

Hall Road

Trip Plan

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 62 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 27 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lone Oak, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Franklin, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 124 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Franklin, 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 John Bragg Highway for about 15.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62 mi from Franklin, TN · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, TN

62 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

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McMinnville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lone Oak, TN

The final approach into Lone Oak, 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 Lone Oak, 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

$19.39 one way

$38.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.29	$42.57
premium	$4.89	$23.86	$47.73
diesel	$5.61	$27.38	$54.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.2	$13.02	$5.95
Efficient EV	31	$10.85	$4.96
EV Truck/SUV	49.6	$17.36	$7.94

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Franklin, TN

Evening in Franklin on Thursday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lone Oak, TN

Evening in Lone Oak on Thursday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Alexandria, TN

62 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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

2h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Franklin, TN to Lone Oak, TN covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are John Bragg Highway, Murfreesboro Road, Taft Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62 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 $19.39 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.