How far is Franklin, TN from Hohenwald, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Hohenwald, TN is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.49 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.34 mi
74.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.49 mi
Kilometers
103.78 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hohenwald
Mon, Jun 1, 5:39 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Mon, Jun 1, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-06-01T16:23
Arrive Hohenwald
Mon, Jun 1, 5:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Franklin
32.2 mi
00h 38m
To Hohenwald
32.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Hohenwald.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    127 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South

    1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 65 South: Birmingham

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Bear Creek Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1498 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
19.1 mi · 30%
Bear Creek Pike
13.8 mi · 21%
Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 21%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 20%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 38m from Franklin
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hohenwald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Hohenwald?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Franklin and 32.2 miles from Hohenwald.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hohenwald.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Hohenwald. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.57 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Hohenwald

#2 Hohenwald

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,968
Coordinates35.5478500, -87.5519600
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Hohenwald (-87.55196, 35.54785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Hohenwald. The current time is 16:22:59.

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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.