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Trip from Franklin, TN to Westmoreland, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

68.2 mi

110 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 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Franklin, TN

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Downtown Westmoreland, TN, TN

Westmoreland, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin, TN to Westmoreland, TN covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 68.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Franklin, TN to Westmoreland, TN is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Westmoreland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
3rd Avenue South
Murfreesboro Road
I 40 East
Downtown Loop
I 24 West
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Long Hollow Pike
Red River Road

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 Westmoreland, 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

17 mi · 18 min
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 40 East: Knoxville
7

Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
8

Continue on Downtown Loop

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
9

Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop

2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
10

Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
11

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 14 sec
12

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
13

Continue on Long Hollow Pike

1.9 mi · 2 min · Long Hollow Pike
14

Continue on Red River Road

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Red River Road
15

Turn left onto Nashville Pike

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Nashville Pike
16

Continue on West Broadway

17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway
17

Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Austin Peay Highway
18

Turn right onto Chief Jenkins Way

187 ft · 8 sec · Chief Jenkins Way
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.1 mi from Franklin, TN · 42m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westmoreland, TN

The final approach into Westmoreland, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.66 one way

$21.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.71 $23.41
premium $4.89 $13.12 $26.25
diesel $5.61 $15.06 $30.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.16 $3.27
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.97 $2.73
EV Truck/SUV 27.3 0 $9.55 $4.36

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Franklin, TN

Night in Franklin on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westmoreland, TN

Night in Westmoreland on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

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

24 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 25m 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 Westmoreland, TN covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 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 $10.66 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 Westmoreland, TN is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Westmoreland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, TN to Westmoreland, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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