Origin
Kingston Springs, TN
Late night in Kingston Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston Springs, 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
39m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston Springs, TN
Kelly
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston Springs, TN to Franklin, TN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 96, McCrory Lane, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 26.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 96 and McCrory Lane. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 96 and McCrory Lane. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (TN 100 / State Highway 100): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Nashville
Navigation decision point
Exit 188
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Pegram
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 192
Toward Pegram
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TN 100 / State Highway 100
At end of road, turn right onto TN 100 / State Highway 100
Navigation decision point
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
3rd Avenue North
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 31 Business; TN 96 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kingston Springs, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Pegram along the way.
Pegram
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 96 | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| McCrory Lane | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| I 40 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 100 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Kingston Spring | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Luyben Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 96
— 11.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston Springs, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on this road
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Kingston Spring
4
Turn right onto SR 249
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Luyben Hills Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 188
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
6
Merge onto I 40
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 192
Toward Pegram
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto McCrory Lane
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
McCrory Lane
9
At end of road, turn right onto TN 100
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 100
10
Continue on TN 96
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 96
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bridge Street
12
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Public Square
14
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
3:09 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
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
39m 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 Kingston Springs, TN to Franklin, TN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 96, McCrory Lane, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Kingston Springs, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (TN 100 / State Highway 100): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Kingston Springs, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Pegram along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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