Origin
Oak Hill, TN
Late night in Oak Hill on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, TN to Franklin, TN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, TN
Andy Staver
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.2-mile drive from Oak Hill to Franklin, Tennessee, will take you about 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate I-65, Murfreesboro Road, and Battery Lane, with a significant portion of the journey on the highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Since it's such a short distance and focused on highway travel, you won't need an overnight stay. Both Oak Hill and Franklin are located in the Southeast region of Tennessee, so you'll be staying within the same general area for this short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 16.2-mile trip, with 72% of the route on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.6 miles along I-65. While this means steady progress, it also suggests a consistent driving experience, likely with minimal scenic detours. The transition from Oak Hill to Franklin will involve merging onto and off of major roadways, so be prepared for typical interstate and arterial road conditions throughout the 20-minute journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Murfreesboro Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
TN 96 / Murfreesboro Road
Turn right onto TN 96 / Murfreesboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 Oak Hill, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Murfreesboro
13.2 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Battery Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harding Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dustin Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 11.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on Dustin Lane
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dustin Lane
2
Turn right onto Battery Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Battery Lane
3
Continue on SR 255
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Harding Place
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto TN 96
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
10
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph
62% chance
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
29 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
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oak Hill, TN to Franklin, TN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Murfreesboro Road, Battery Lane. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Oak Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oak Hill, TN to Franklin, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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