Origin
Mountain City, TN
Night in Mountain City on Friday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Mountain City, 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
5h 38m
Distance
344 mi
554 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountain City, TN
Kelly
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mountain City, TN to Franklin, TN covers 344 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Shady Street, Daniel Boone Trail, Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172 miles from Mountain City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 344 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 344 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Shady 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m 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 Mountain City, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Shady Street | — | — |
| Daniel Boone Trail | — | — |
| Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Nashville | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| I 440 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Shady Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain City, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Shady Street
11 mi
·
12 min
·
North Shady Street
3
Continue on Daniel Boone Trail
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Daniel Boone Trail
4
Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
5
Turn left onto I 81 South
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 81 South
6
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
7
Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 40 West: Knoxville
8
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
59 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
Nashville
10
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
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 440 West: Memphis
12
Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65 South: Huntsville
15
Continue on 65: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
65: Huntsville
16
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
18
Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
19
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
20
Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
397 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
21
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 172 miles from Mountain City, TN, or about 2h 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 76 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172 miles or 2h 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 4h 39m
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 Mountain City, 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 Mountain City, TN
This is one driving day of about 344 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Mountain City, 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 172 mi from Mountain City, TN · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172 miles from Mountain City, 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
$53.78 one way
$107.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $59.05 | $118.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $66.20 | $132.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.95 | $151.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
| Efficient EV | 86 | 0 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.6 | 1 | $48.16 | $22.02 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Franklin on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mountain City, TN to Franklin, TN covers 344 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Shady Street, Daniel Boone Trail, Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172 miles from Mountain City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.78 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m 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 Mountain City, TN to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mountain City, 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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