Origin
Franklin, TN
Afternoon in Franklin on Friday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Mount Pleasant, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN covers 43.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bear Creek Pike, I 65, Murfreesboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on Bear Creek Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Franklin, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN covers 43.9 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bear Creek Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
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 43.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 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; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
21.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 412: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
4
42.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
SR 243 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 243 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Franklin, TN and Mount Pleasant, TN, road signs point toward 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
99: Columbia
21.9 mi in
|
~25m
Chapel Hill
21.9 mi in
|
~25m
412: Columbia
22.1 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Pike | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| I 65 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Canaan Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bear Creek Pike
— 19.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Mount Pleasant, 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
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
Keep slight right at fork
162 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
8
Turn right onto US 412
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Bear Creek Pike
9
Take the exit
254 ft
·
8 sec
10
Continue on Canaan Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canaan Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 243
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
SR 166; SR 243
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Franklin, TN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mount Pleasant, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
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
Mount Pleasant, TN
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Spring Hill, TN
22 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
1 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
52m 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 Mount Pleasant, TN covers 43.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bear Creek Pike, I 65, Murfreesboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 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 $6.86 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 43.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 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; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Franklin, TN and Mount Pleasant, TN, road signs point toward 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
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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