Origin
Franklin, TN
Night in Franklin on Friday
Local time
10:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
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Trip from Franklin, TN to Mountain City, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
340.9 mi
549 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 10m
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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Mountain City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to Mountain City, TN covers 340.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Avenue South, Murfreesboro Road, I 440 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.5 miles from Franklin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 340.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 340.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Avenue South 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, TN to Mountain City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Avenue South | — | — |
| Murfreesboro Road | — | — |
| I 440 | — | — |
| I 440 East | — | — |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| I 24 West | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
3rd Avenue South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Mountain City, TN.
1
Start on Public Square
417 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
2
Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
3
Continue on Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
4
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 440: Memphis, Knoxville
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
8
Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
11
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 40 East: Knoxville
13
Merge slight left
171 mi
·
3 hr 6 min
14
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 81 North: Bristol
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
17
Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 81 Alt North
18
Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
19
Turn right onto Carl Moore Parkway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Carl Moore Parkway
20
Turn slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
21
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.5 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 3h 8m 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 75 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.5 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain City, 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.
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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 340.9 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 170.5 mi from Franklin, TN · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.5 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mountain City, TN
The final approach into Mountain City, 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 Mountain City, 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
$53.30 one way
$106.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $58.52 | $117.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $65.60 | $131.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.27 | $150.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.3 | 1 | $35.79 | $16.36 |
| Efficient EV | 85.2 | 0 | $29.83 | $13.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.4 | 1 | $47.73 | $21.82 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Mountain City, TN
Night in Mountain City on Friday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Mountain City, TN covers 340.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Avenue South, Murfreesboro Road, I 440. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.5 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 $53.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, TN to Mountain City, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, TN to Mountain City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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