Origin
Guthrie, KY
Night in Guthrie on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guthrie, KY to Franklin, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guthrie, KY
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Franklin, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Guthrie, KY to Franklin, KY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Russellville Road, Clarksville Road, Franklin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Russellville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 3m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Russellville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17 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 0.9 miles in near US 79 / Russellville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Guthrie, KY to Franklin, KY is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 79 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (KY 100 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 79 / Russellville Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 79 / Russellville Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road
Navigation decision point
3
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
KY 100 / Franklin Road
Turn right onto KY 100 / Franklin Road
Navigation decision point
3
42.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
North Water Street
Turn left onto North Water Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Russellville Road | 17 mi | 25m |
| Clarksville Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Franklin Road | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| West 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ewing Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Middletown Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bowling Green Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Russellville Road
— 17 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, KY and Franklin, KY.
1
Start on US 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ewing Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 79
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Russellville Road
3
Continue on US 79
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Clarksville Road
4
Continue on US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West 9th Street
5
Continue on Clarksville Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clarksville Road
6
Continue on West 9th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 9th Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
8
Turn right onto KY 100
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Franklin Road
9
Continue on KY 100
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Middletown Circle
10
Turn straight onto KY 100
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Russellville Road
11
Continue on KY 100
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cedar Street
12
Turn left onto North Water Street
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Water Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Water Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Guthrie, KY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Guthrie, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin, KY
The final approach into Franklin, KY 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
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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, KY
Night in Franklin on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Russellville, KY
21 mi in
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
3 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 3m 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 Guthrie, KY to Franklin, KY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Russellville Road, Clarksville Road, Franklin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Guthrie, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 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 Guthrie, KY to Franklin, KY is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 79 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (US 68 Business / Bowling Green Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (KY 100 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Guthrie, KY to Franklin, KY 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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