Origin
Westmoreland, TN
Late night in Westmoreland on Friday
Local time
12:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Westmoreland, TN to Franklin, TN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westmoreland, TN
Kelly
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westmoreland, TN to Franklin, TN covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31E, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 68.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 31E. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31E. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.6 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 35.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (I 24): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
44.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 24
Continue onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
9
47.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Downtown Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto Downtown Loop toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50B
Toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
5
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 210B
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
8
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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 Westmoreland, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Huntsville.
Knoxville
44.3 mi in
|
~55m
|
via I 24
Huntsville
47.1 mi in
|
~59m
|
via Downtown Loop
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 25.3 mi | 28m |
| US 31E | 17.4 mi | 22m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| I 24 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Downtown Loop | 1 mi | 1m |
| Austin Peay Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 25.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmoreland, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on Chief Jenkins Way
186 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chief Jenkins Way
2
Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Peay Highway
3
Turn right onto US 31E; US 231
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 31E; US 231
4
Continue on US 31E
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Broadway
5
Turn right onto TN 25
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Red River Road
6
Turn straight onto SR 174
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
7
Continue on TN 386
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 65
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Downtown Loop
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 50B
Toward I 40 West: Memphis, Huntsville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 210B
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
12
Continue on I 65
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto TN 96
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on TN 96
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
17
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Westmoreland, TN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Westmoreland, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
12:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
24 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
1h 24m 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 Westmoreland, TN to Franklin, TN covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 31E, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Westmoreland, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (I 24): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 miles (Downtown Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Westmoreland, TN and Franklin, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Huntsville.
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