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

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Rural Hill, TN is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
39.19 mi
00h 55m
Flight
25.49 mi
41.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.19 mi
Kilometers
63.07 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rural Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-19T00:27
Arrive Rural Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Berry Hill
TN

Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
19.6 mi
00h 27m
To Rural Hill
19.6 mi
00h 27m

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
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Rural 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

    12 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet, Belinda Parkway, Providence Way

    1580 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 171 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Mount Juliet Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mount Juliet Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Logue Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Logue Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stewarts Ferry Pike

    551 ft · 24 sec · Stewarts Ferry Pike

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewarts Ferry Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 43%
I 40 East
12.3 mi · 31%
Logue Road
2.23 mi · 6%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 mi · 5%
Central Pike
1.93 mi · 5%
South Mount Juliet Road
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Murfreesboro Road

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 27m from Franklin
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Franklin and 19.6 miles from Rural Hill.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Rural Hill. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Rural Hill

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

Population2,007
Coordinates36.1167300, -86.4791600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Rural Hill (-86.47916, 36.11673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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

There is no time difference between Franklin and Rural Hill. The current time is 00:27:41.

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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.