The drive from Pine Crest, TN to Franklin, TN covers 208.7 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 65, Harriman Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.5 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.63 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
104.4 miles from Pine Crest, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 208.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 27m highway drive covering 208.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 134.5 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 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 134.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near Island Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 208.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Island Road): Navigation decision point; at 187.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.5 mi into trip|~25m in|Island Road
At end of road, turn left onto Island Road
Navigation decision point
7
187.4 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattano...
8
190.8 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
6
190.9 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
8
205.7 mi into trip|~4h 23m 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.
Between Pine Crest, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Lake City, Chattanooga, Huntsville and 65: Huntsville.
Knoxville
10.5 mi in|~32m|via US 25W
Lake City
16.2 mi in|~38m|via I 75; US 25W
Chattanooga
187.4 mi in|~4h 1m
Huntsville
190.8 mi in|~4h 6m
65: Huntsville
191 mi in|~4h 6m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
134.5 mi
2h 24m
I 65
14.1 mi
15m
Harriman Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi
12m
US 25W
5.7 mi
6m
Pinecrest Road
5.6 mi
21m
Briceville Highway
5.3 mi
9m
North Roane Street
4.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 134.5 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on Fire Department Lane
88 ft·4 sec·Fire Department Lane
2
Turn left onto Pinecrest Road
5.5 mi·21 min·Pinecrest Road
3
Continue on Pinecrest Road
273 ft·12 sec·Pinecrest Road
4
Turn slight left onto Towe String Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Towe String Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Island Road
207 ft·9 sec·Island Road
6
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Liberty Street
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Main Street
8
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi·39 sec·Paris Nance Road
9
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
3.0 mi·3 min·West Central Avenue
10
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi·8 sec·Royal Blue Road
11
Take the exit onto US 25W
5.7 mi·6 min·US 25W
Toward Knoxville
12
Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W
0.2 mi·25 sec·I 75; US 25W
Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; US 25W
241 ft·5 sec·I 75; US 25W
14
Turn slight right onto US 25W; SR 116
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
15
Turn right onto SR 116
3.8 mi·9 min·Creek Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 116
234 ft·7 sec·Briceville Highway
17
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi·9 min·Briceville Highway
18
Continue on SR 330
166 ft·3 sec·Briceville Highway
19
Continue on SR 330
7.1 mi·12 min·Frost Bottom Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.4 mi·43 sec·Dutch Valley Road
21
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi·1 min·Walden Avenue
22
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 330
0.6 mi·1 min·East Spring Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
24
Continue on SR 330
0.2 mi·24 sec·Railroad Avenue
25
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft·11 sec·Winter Gap Road
26
Turn left onto SR 61
1.2 mi·1 min·East Tri County Boulevard
27
Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi·10 min·Harriman Highway
28
Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi·10 sec·Bitter Creek Highway
29
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·15 sec·Harriman Highway
30
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi·2 min·Hannah Highway
31
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi·4 min·North Roane Street
32
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
33
Merge onto I 40
134 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 213AToward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 53Toward I 440 West: Memphis
36
Continue on I 440
2.1 mi·2 min·Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 5Toward I 65: Nashville, HuntsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
39
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·57 sec·this road
Exit 5Toward 65: Huntsville
40
Merge onto I 65
14 mi·15 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 65Toward TN 96: Franklin, MurfreesboroUse the slight right lane.
42
Turn right onto TN 96
2.3 mi·3 min·Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
43
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi·34 sec·3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft·6 sec·Public Square
45
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
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 104.4 miles from Pine Crest, TN, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.5 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 46 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
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 Pine Crest, 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 Pine Crest, TN
This is one driving day of about 208.7 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Pine Crest, 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 134.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.4 mi from Pine Crest, TN
· 2h 32m into the drive
The midpoint is around 104.4 miles from Pine Crest, 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 134.5 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 172.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.63 one way
$65.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.82
$71.65
premium
$4.89
$40.16
$80.32
diesel
$5.61
$46.08
$92.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.6
0
$21.91
$10.02
Efficient EV
52.2
0
$18.26
$8.35
EV Truck/SUV
83.5
1
$29.22
$13.36
Gas CO2
73 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Pine Crest, TN
Evening
in Pine Crest on Friday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Franklin, TN
Evening
in Franklin on Friday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Spring City, TN
104 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 27m 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 Pine Crest, TN to Franklin, TN covers 208.7 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 65, Harriman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.4 miles from Pine Crest, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.63 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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 208.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Island Road): Navigation decision point; at 187.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pine Crest, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Lake City, Chattanooga, Huntsville and 65: Huntsville.
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.
