Origin
La Vergne, TN
Late night in La Vergne on Saturday
Local time
12:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vergne, 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
38m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Vergne, TN
Martin.que
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
La Vergne, TN to Franklin, TN is 26.2 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I-65 and Old Hickory Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee, connecting two communities. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on interstate highways, making it a straightforward trip for most travelers. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster interstate travel, including an uninterrupted segment of 8.4 miles on I-65, which allows for good progress. The route also incorporates local roads like Old Hickory Boulevard, offering a change of pace from the interstate. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more localized driving as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Parthenon Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Parthenon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Parthenon Boulevard
Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 24 West: Nashville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 254: Bell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward SR 254: Bell Road
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
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 La Vergne, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Murfreesboro
23.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| I 24 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Bell Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Waldron Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Parthenon Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vergne, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on Mason Road
109 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mason Road
2
Turn left onto Waldron Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldron Road
3
Turn right onto International Boulevard
395 ft
·
26 sec
·
International Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Parthenon Boulevard
5
Continue on Waldron Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Waldron Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 24
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 59
Toward SR 254: Bell Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto TN 254
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bell Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on TN 254
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 65
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto TN 96
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
17
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
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
12:51 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
32 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
38m 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 La Vergne, TN to Franklin, TN covers 26.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Old Hickory Boulevard, I 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from La Vergne, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Parthenon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from La Vergne, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro 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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