Origin
Hartsville, TN
Late night in Hartsville on Saturday
Local time
1:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartsville, TN to Franklin, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartsville, TN
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Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartsville, TN to Franklin, TN covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Street, Lebanon Pike, Hartsville Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 63.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Street 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 Hartsville, TN to Franklin, TN is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Hartsville, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Street | — | — |
| Lebanon Pike | — | — |
| Hartsville Pike | — | — |
| East Baddour Parkway | — | — |
| Sparta Pike | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| I 440 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
River Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
312 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto River Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
River Street
3
Turn right onto Lebanon Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lebanon Pike
4
Continue on Hartsville Pike
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Hartsville Pike
5
Turn left onto East Baddour Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Baddour Parkway
6
Continue on Sparta Pike
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sparta Pike
7
Turn left onto I 40 West: Nashville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 40 West: Nashville
8
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
28 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 440 West: Memphis
11
Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65 South: Huntsville
14
Continue on 65: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
65: Huntsville
15
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
17
Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
18
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
19
Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
397 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Hartsville, TN · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Hartsville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
1:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
7 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 17m 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 Hartsville, TN to Franklin, TN covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Street, Lebanon Pike, Hartsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Hartsville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.96 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 Hartsville, TN to Franklin, TN is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Hartsville, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartsville, TN to Franklin, 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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