Origin
Graysville, TN
Morning in Graysville on Friday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
146.4 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graysville, TN
Kelly
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dayton Avenue, Rhea County Highway, Dayton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.89 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
73.2 miles from Graysville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 146.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dayton Avenue 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 Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN is easy. At 2h 36m 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 Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Avenue | — | — |
| Rhea County Highway | — | — |
| Dayton Pike | — | — |
| Highway 8 | — | — |
| Harrison Ferry Road | — | — |
| Beersheba Highway | — | — |
| East Colville Street | — | — |
| South Chancery Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dayton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graysville, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on Pikeville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pikeville Avenue
2
Turn right onto Dayton Avenue
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dayton Avenue
3
Continue on Dayton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dayton Avenue
4
Turn right onto Rhea County Highway
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Rhea County Highway
5
Continue on Dayton Pike
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Dayton Pike
6
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
6 min
8
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
9
Continue straight
13 mi
·
17 min
10
Turn left onto State Highway 8
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 8
11
Continue on Harrison Ferry Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Harrison Ferry Road
12
Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
13
Continue on East Colville Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Colville Street
14
Turn right onto South Chancery Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Chancery Street
15
Turn left onto West Morford Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Morford Street
16
Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on Nashville Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
18
Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
19
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on John Bragg Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
21
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rutherford Boulevard
22
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
23
Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 24 West: Nashville
24
Merge slight left
6.5 mi
·
6 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
26
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
28
Turn right onto Horton Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Horton Highway
29
Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
30
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
31
Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
397 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
32
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Graysville, TN, or about 1h 18m 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 32 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Graysville, 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 Graysville, TN
This is one driving day of about 146.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Graysville, 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 73.2 mi from Graysville, TN · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Graysville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin, TN
The final approach into Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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
$22.89 one way
$45.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.17 | $56.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Franklin, TN
Morning in Franklin on Friday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Alexandria, TN
73 mi in
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
30 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
2h 36m 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 Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dayton Avenue, Rhea County Highway, Dayton Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.2 miles from Graysville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.89 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.
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 Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN is easy. At 2h 36m 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 Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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