How far is Church Hill, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Church Hill, TN to Franklin, TN is about 278.4 miles (448 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.35 mi
04h 35m
Flight
235.24 mi
378.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.24 mi
Kilometers
378.59 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.35 mi
Kilometers
447.96 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Hill
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Church Hill
139.4 mi
02h 17m
To Franklin
138.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Church Hill and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1469 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    14.7 mi · 17 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Hill and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 56%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 24%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 6%
West Stone Drive
14.7 mi · 5%
65
14.7 mi · 5%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
235.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 17m from Church Hill
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Church Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Church Hill to Franklin?

The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Church Hill and 138.9 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Church Hill and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Church Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Hill and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 235.24 mi (378.59 km).

Church Hill

#1 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.713436, 36.522191)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.18 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.06
19.64 gal · 74.36 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.03 $74.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.76 $83.53
Premium $4.65 $45.70 $91.40
Diesel $5.30 $52.09 $104.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Church Hill, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Church Hill is 23:41:31, although it is 22:41:31 in Franklin.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.