Trip from Martin, TN to Franklin, TN

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

148.1 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 48m ★

6 AM

2h 59m

8 AM

3h 22m

10 AM

3h 7m

12 PM

3h 5m

3 PM

3h 9m

5 PM

3h 21m

8 PM

2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Martin, TN

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Franklin, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Martin to Franklin covers 148.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 59 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day journey, though you should budget approximately $22 for fuel to make the trek. You will primarily utilize I-40, TN-22, and State Highway 96 to navigate between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. Since 91% of your travel occurs on highways, the transit is straightforward and efficient. Whether you are heading out for a quick weekend getaway or a necessary commute, this route offers a predictable pace that keeps your travel plans simple and manageable.

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

74 miles from Martin, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive moves quickly, with a significant 91% of the distance spent on high-speed roads. You can expect a consistent flow as you transition between routes, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 73.7 miles along I-40. The road character shifts from the initial state highway segments into the heavy interstate transit, before eventually tapering off onto State Highway 96 as you approach your destination. While the experience is primarily defined by high-speed efficiency, the mix of roads ensures you are not stuck on the same type of pavement for the entire three-hour duration. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and TN 22. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 51.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexing...

52 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

125.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin

136 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | TN 96 / State Highway 96

Turn right onto TN 96 / State Highway 96

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

147.9 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | 3rd Avenue North

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Martin, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon and Primary Sr 96: Fairview.

Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad

51.8 mi in | ~1h 11m

Lexington

51.8 mi in | ~1h 11m

Huntingdon

51.8 mi in | ~1h 11m

Primary Sr 96: Fairview

125.7 mi in | ~2h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	73.7 mi	1h 19m
TN 22	42.8 mi	56m
State Highway 96	11.8 mi	14m
Fairview Boulevard	5.2 mi	5m
Highway 96	4.8 mi	6m
Main Street	3.2 mi	5m
SR 22 Bypass	2.1 mi	3m
Lexington Street	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 73.7 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martin, TN and Franklin, TN.

Start on US 45E Business

77 ft · 6 sec · South Lindell Street

Turn left onto TN 431

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Continue on TN 22

31 mi · 40 min · TN 22

Use the none lane.

Continue on SR 22 Business

390 ft · 9 sec · SR 22 Business

Turn right onto US 70A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

Turn left onto SR 22 Bypass

2.1 mi · 3 min · SR 22 Bypass

Turn right onto Lexington Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

Turn right onto TN 22

6.5 mi · 8 min · TN 22

Continue on SR 22; SR 424

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

Continue on TN 22

5.4 mi · 7 min · TN 22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

Merge onto I 40

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 40

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin Use the right lane.

Turn left onto TN 96

4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

Merge onto SR 96; SR 100

5.2 mi · 5 min · Fairview Boulevard

Take the exit

292 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto TN 96

12 mi · 14 min · State Highway 96

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Bridge Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue North

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96

174 ft · 2 sec · Public Square

Arrive at destination

US 31 Business; TN 96

Trip Plan

Since the trip is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage the drive in one go, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the long 73.7-mile stretch of I-40. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the heaviest traffic patterns, ensuring you arrive in Franklin feeling refreshed. Because the majority of your time is spent on major thoroughfares, prioritize checking traffic reports for I-40 specifically, as any congestion here will be the primary factor in extending your drive time beyond the estimated three-hour mark.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74 miles from Martin, TN, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 miles.

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 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74 miles or 1h 35m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Martin, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Martin, TN

This is one driving day of about 148.1 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Martin, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 73.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74 mi from Martin, TN · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clarksville, TN

74 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

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clarksville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74 miles from Martin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.7 miles.

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

$22.49 one way

$44.99 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$24.80	$49.60
premium	$4.80	$27.96	$55.92
diesel	$5.64	$32.90	$65.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.4	$15.55	$7.11
Efficient EV	37	$12.96	$5.92
EV Truck/SUV	59.2	$20.73	$9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Martin, TN

Late night in Martin on Monday

Local time

12:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Franklin, TN

Late night in Franklin on Monday

Local time

12:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 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

2h 59m 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 Martin, TN to Franklin, TN covers 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, TN 22, State Highway 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74 miles from Martin, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.49 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Martin, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon and Primary Sr 96: Fairview.

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Trip from Martin, TN to Franklin, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Franklin, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Martin, TN

Franklin, TN

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 59m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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