How far is Franklin, KY from Guthrie, KY?
The driving distance from Franklin, KY to Guthrie, KY is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Guthrie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Guthrie.
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Start on North Water Street
30 m · 6 sec · North Water Street
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Turn right onto East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Continue on Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Middletown Circle
1553 ft · 26 sec · Middletown Circle
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Continue on Franklin Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · Franklin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowling Green Road
46 m · 5 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
2287 ft · 41 sec · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
762 ft · 15 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road
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Turn left onto Ewing Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ewing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Guthrie.
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.
Clarksville Road
Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Guthrie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Guthrie?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Franklin and 21.4 miles from Guthrie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Guthrie.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 km).
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 36.7222600, -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guthrie
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 1,426 |
| Coordinates | 36.6483800, -87.1663900 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guthrie (-87.16639, 36.64838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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