How far is Franklin, TN from Oak Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Oak Hill, TN is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.2 mi
06h 03m
Flight
260.73 mi
419.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.73 mi
Kilometers
419.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.2 mi
Kilometers
508.88 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-19T05:52
Arrive Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Franklin
157.9 mi
03h 01m
To Oak Hill
158.3 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Oak Hill.

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2341 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville

    2515 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway

    1139 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Milligan Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Okolona Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Laurels Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Dry Creek Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Browns Branch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
208 mi · 66%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 18%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 5%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 5%
Laurels Road
3.85 mi · 1%
Dry Creek Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
03h 01m from Franklin
Leave By
11:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Oak Hill?

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from Franklin and 158.3 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Oak Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 260.73 mi (419.6 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Oak Hill

#2 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Oak Hill (-82.21513, 36.23483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.46 $94.93
Premium $4.65 $51.94 $103.88
Diesel $5.30 $59.19 $118.39

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Oak Hill, TN. The current time in Franklin is 05:52:17, although it is 06:52:17 in Oak Hill.

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.