How far is Franklin, TN from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Huntsville, AL is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Huntsville.
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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
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 31, 7: Ardmore, Huntsville
790 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
1776 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on State Highway 7
1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7
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Continue on Main Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · Oakwood Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · Pulaski Pike Northwest
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Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
2739 ft · 1 min · University Drive Northwest
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Continue on Pratt Avenue Northwest
1537 ft · 33 sec · Pratt Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Continue on Jefferson Street North
2579 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Huntsville.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Cornersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Franklin and 47.1 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Cornersville
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 Cornersville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 84.07 mi (135.3 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 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.89 | $12.94 | $25.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.98 | $39.95 |
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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