How far is Forest Hills, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to Franklin, TN is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Franklin.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Pike
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Continue on Hillsboro Road
8.7 mi · 14 min · Hillsboro Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
2727 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
53 m · 3 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hills and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hillsboro Road
Continue on Hillsboro Road
8.67 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Franklin?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Forest Hills and 5.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Forest Hills and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0683900, -86.8441700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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