Origin
Franklin, TN
Afternoon in Franklin on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Pegram, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Pegram, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to Pegram, TN covers 23.1 miles and takes about 34m 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, McCrory Lane, TN 100 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 $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 23.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 96 and McCrory Lane. 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 9 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 McCrory Lane. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 31 Business; TN 96 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 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 (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 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
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~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.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
McCrory Lane
Turn left onto McCrory Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 70 / Charlotte Pike
Turn left onto US 70 / Charlotte Pike
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 96 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| McCrory Lane | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| TN 100 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Charlotte Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mc Crory Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 96
— 11.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Pegram, 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
·
14 min
·
State Highway 96
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto TN 100
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
TN 100
6
Turn left onto McCrory Lane
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
McCrory Lane
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Mc Crory Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Crory Lane
8
Turn left onto US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Charlotte Pike
9
Arrive at destination
US 70
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pegram, TN
Afternoon in Pegram on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 5 mph
9% chance
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
12 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
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Pegram, TN covers 23.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 96, McCrory Lane, TN 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 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 $3.61 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 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Franklin, TN to Pegram, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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