How far is Franklin, TN from Hopewell, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Hopewell, TN is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Hopewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Hopewell.
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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
12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
950 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 6 min · Georgetown Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Freewill Road
16 m · 1 sec · Freewill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Freewill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Hopewell.
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 East
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Clear near Hopewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Hopewell?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Franklin and 81.4 miles from Hopewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Hopewell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Clear near Hopewell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 121.1 mi (194.89 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 Hopewell
Hopewell is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2347900, -84.8880000 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopewell (-84.888, 35.23479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.65 | $20.97 | $41.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.09 | $52.19 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $33.72 | $67.45 |
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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