Origin
Franklin, TN
Night in Franklin on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
197 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 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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Piperton, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN covers 197 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, 5th Avenue North, Highway 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.80 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
98.5 miles from Franklin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 40m drive with frequent turns across 197 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN is easy. At 3h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| 5th Avenue North | — | — |
| Highway 96 | — | — |
| I 269 | — | — |
| I 269 East | — | — |
| I 269 South | — | — |
| Paul W Barret Parkway | — | — |
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Piperton, TN.
1
Start on Public Square
325 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
2
Exit the rotary onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
5th Avenue North
4
Turn left onto State Highway 96
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 96
5
At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi
·
6 min
6
Take the exit slight right
2.4 mi
·
3 min
7
Continue on Highway 96
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 96
8
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge slight left
156 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 269, TN 385
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
14
Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
400 ft
·
5 sec
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
15
Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
17
Keep slight left to continue on TN 57 East: Piperton
272 ft
·
10 sec
·
TN 57 East: Piperton
18
Turn slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.5 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.5 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Piperton, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 197 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.5 mi from Franklin, TN · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.5 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Piperton, TN
The final approach into Piperton, 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 Piperton, 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
$30.80 one way
$61.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.82 | $67.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.50 | $86.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.46 |
| Efficient EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.24 | $7.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.58 | $12.61 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Piperton, TN
Night in Piperton on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
3h 40m 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 Piperton, TN covers 197 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, 5th Avenue North, Highway 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.5 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 $30.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN is easy. At 3h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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