How far is Franklin, TN from Kingston Springs, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Kingston Springs, TN is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.06 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.41 mi
29.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.06 mi
Kilometers
48.38 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-17T11:24
Arrive Kingston Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
15 mi
00h 19m
To Kingston Springs
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Kingston Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    99 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 96

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City

    1442 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Luyben Hills Road

    1974 ft · 45 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Kingston Spring

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kingston Spring

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1025 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 47%
I 40 East
5.76 mi · 19%
Highway 96
2.14 mi · 7%
West Kingston Spring
1.32 mi · 4%
Luyben Hills Road
0.37 mi · 1%
SR 249
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 96

Turn left onto State Highway 96

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
00h 19m from Franklin
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Kingston Springs?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Franklin and 15 miles from Kingston Springs.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pegram, 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 Pegram.

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Kingston Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Kingston Springs

#2 Kingston Springs

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,714
Coordinates36.1020000, -87.1150100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Kingston Springs (-87.11501, 36.102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Kingston Springs. The current time is 11:24:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.