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Trip from Franklin, TN to Smithville, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

70.7 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

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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city in Tennessee, United States

Smithville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin, TN to Smithville, TN covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro Road, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on Lascassas Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.05 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.

Midpoint

35.3 miles from Franklin, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 70.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lascassas Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 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 70.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
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
5
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.
8
26.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 41, US 70S: Smyrna, Murfreesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 55A-B Toward US 41, US 70S: Smyrna, Murfreesboro
9
27 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesboro
5
34.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | SR 96 / Lascassas Pike

Turn left onto SR 96 / Lascassas Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Smithville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.

Murfreesboro

26.6 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lascassas Pike 13.4 mi 20m
Murfreesboro Road 12.8 mi 19m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway 12.1 mi 12m
West Poplar Bluff Road 10.6 mi 15m
Nashville Highway 7.3 mi 10m
West Northfield Boulevard 4.1 mi 7m
Old Nashville Highway 2.7 mi 4m
West Broad Street 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Lascassas Pike — 13.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Smithville, 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

13 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Horton Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 840

12 mi · 12 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 55A-B Toward US 41, US 70S: Smyrna, Murfreesboro Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 55A Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
10

Continue on US 41; US 70S

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Broad Street
11

Turn left onto West Northfield Boulevard

4.1 mi · 7 min · West Northfield Boulevard
12

Turn left onto SR 96

13 mi · 20 min · Lascassas Pike
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on SR 96

11 mi · 15 min · West Poplar Bluff Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 70; SR 53; SR 96

6.9 mi · 9 min · Nashville Highway
15

Continue on US 70

2.0 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway
16

Continue on US 70

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Nashville Highway
17

Continue on US 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway
18

Continue on US 70

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street
19

Turn left onto South Mountain Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · South Mountain Street
20

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Market Street
21

Arrive at destination

West Market Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.4 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 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 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Franklin, TN

This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Franklin, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lascassas Pike for about 13.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Franklin, TN · 50m into the drive

city in Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Murfreesboro, TN

35 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

Nolensville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murfreesboro, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smithville, TN

The final approach into Smithville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 29.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.05 one way

$22.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.14 $24.27
premium $4.89 $13.61 $27.21
diesel $5.61 $15.61 $31.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83
EV Truck/SUV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Smithville, TN

Evening in Smithville on Thursday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

2 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

1h 44m 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 Smithville, TN covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro Road, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 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 $11.05 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 70.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Franklin, TN to Smithville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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