Origin
Franklin, TN
Late night in Franklin on Wednesday
Local time
12:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Tullahoma, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Tullahoma, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to Tullahoma, TN covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shelbyville Highway, Murfreesboro Road, Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on Shelbyville Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.44 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.2 miles from Franklin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 60.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shelbyville Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue South.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Franklin, TN to Tullahoma, TN is easy. At 1h 26m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (US 41A / Shelbyville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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3rd Avenue South
Straight onto 3rd Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
13.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 41A / Shelbyville Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A / Shelbyville Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
60.2 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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West Lincoln Street
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
4
60.3 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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Southwest Atlantic Street
Turn right onto Southwest Atlantic Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Highway | 25.6 mi | 38m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Madison Street | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| US 41A | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Horton Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| UA 41A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelbyville Highway
— 25.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Tullahoma, TN.
1
Start on US 31 Business; TN 96
418 ft
·
7 sec
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Public Square
2
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 96
13 mi
·
19 min
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Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
3.4 mi
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5 min
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Horton Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A
26 mi
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38 min
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Shelbyville Highway
6
Continue on US 41A
0.5 mi
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50 sec
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Elm Street
7
Continue on US 41A
9.7 mi
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12 min
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Madison Street
8
Continue on UA 41A
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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UA 41A
9
Merge onto US 41A
7.5 mi
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8 min
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US 41A
10
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
508 ft
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12 sec
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West Lincoln Street
11
Turn right onto Southwest Atlantic Street
228 ft
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6 sec
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Southwest Atlantic Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest Atlantic 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 30.2 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 60.4 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 miles or 45m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tullahoma, 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 60.4 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Shelbyville Highway for about 25.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Franklin, TN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tullahoma, TN
The final approach into Tullahoma, 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 Tullahoma, 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
$9.44 one way
$18.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Tullahoma, TN
Late night in Tullahoma on Wednesday
Local time
12:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
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
1h 26m 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 Tullahoma, TN covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shelbyville Highway, Murfreesboro Road, Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 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 $9.44 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.
The drive from Franklin, TN to Tullahoma, TN is easy. At 1h 26m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 31A; US 41A / Horton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (US 41A / Shelbyville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Franklin, TN to Tullahoma, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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