How far is Franklin, TN from Chapel Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Chapel Hill, TN is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Chapel Hill.
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Start on Public Square
127 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit right toward I 65 South: Birmingham
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1692 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 840 East: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peytonsville-Trinity Road
3070 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Peytonsville-Trinity Road
96 m · 13 sec · Peytonsville-Trinity Road
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Turn sharp left onto Arno-Peytonsville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Arno-Peytonsville Road
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Continue on Arno-College Grove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Arno-College Grove Road
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Turn right onto Pinkston Road
1 km · 1 min · Pinkston Road
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Turn left onto Owen Hill Road
3 mi · 6 min · Owen Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Horton Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Horton Highway
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Continue on North Horton Parkway
1965 ft · 39 sec · North Horton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Horton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Chapel Hill.
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.
Horton Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Horton Highway
8.96 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Franklin and 15.1 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Eagleville
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 Eagleville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 22.86 mi (36.79 km).
#1 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6264600, -86.6933300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapel Hill (-86.69333, 35.62646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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