Origin
LaFollette, TN
Evening in LaFollette on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaFollette, TN to Franklin, TN
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
204.9 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
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6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaFollette, TN
Natalia Olivera
Franklin, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from LaFollette, TN to Franklin, TN covers 204.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Pike, Jacksboro Pike, West Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.12 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
102.5 miles from LaFollette, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 204.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson Pike 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from LaFollette, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksboro Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Royal Blue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Knoxville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 25W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creek Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jackson Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on East Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
2
Continue on Jackson Pike
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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Jackson Pike
3
Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacksboro Pike
4
Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Central Avenue
5
Continue on Royal Blue Road
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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Royal Blue Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Knoxville
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
8
Keep slight right
243 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto Creek Street
3.8 mi
·
9 min
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Creek Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Briceville Highway
12
Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
13
Continue on Briceville Highway
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Briceville Highway
14
Continue on Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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Dutch Valley Road
16
Continue on Walden Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
20
Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
21
Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
22
Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
23
Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
24
Continue on Harriman Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harriman Highway
25
Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
26
Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
27
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
28
Merge slight left
134 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
29
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 440 West: Memphis
31
Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65 South: Huntsville
34
Continue on 65: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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65: Huntsville
35
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
37
Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
38
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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3rd Avenue South
39
Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
397 ft
·
7 sec
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Public Square
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.5 miles from LaFollette, TN, or about 1h 49m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 1h 49m 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 59m
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 LaFollette, 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 LaFollette, TN
This is one driving day of about 204.9 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from LaFollette, 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 102.5 mi from LaFollette, TN · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.5 miles from LaFollette, 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
$31.12 one way
$62.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.52 | $91.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.51 | $9.84 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82 | 1 | $28.69 | $13.11 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Evening in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
102 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
3 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
3h 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 LaFollette, TN to Franklin, TN covers 204.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Pike, Jacksboro Pike, West Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.5 miles from LaFollette, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from LaFollette, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from LaFollette, TN to Franklin, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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