How far is Franklin, TN from Guthrie, KY?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Guthrie, KY is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States of America
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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 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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
40.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Clarksville, Guthrie
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 79 North, Guthrie Highway, Guthrie
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Guthrie Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Guthrie Highway
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Continue on Russellville Road
2578 ft · 45 sec · Russellville Road
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Turn slight right onto Dixie Beeline Highway
2237 ft · 38 sec · Dixie Beeline Highway
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Continue on Dixie Bee Line Highway
2025 ft · 34 sec · Dixie Bee Line Highway
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Ewing Street
44 m · 2 sec · 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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
40.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Ridgetop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Franklin and 36.8 miles from Guthrie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guthrie.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgetop
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 52.65 mi (84.73 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 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
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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