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

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Spring Hill, TN is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.41 mi
03h 05m
Flight
153.63 mi
247.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.63 mi
Kilometers
247.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.41 mi
Kilometers
316.09 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
95.4 mi
01h 32m
To Spring Hill
101 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Spring 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

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Edgemoor Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Henderson Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Henderson Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Henderson Road

    1 km · 1 min · New Henderson Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    1 km · 3 min · Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mehaffey Road

    1304 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gade Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Gade Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gade Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
135 mi · 69%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 9%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
West Tri County Boulevard
5.65 mi · 3%
Edgemoor Road
4.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 32m from Franklin
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Spring Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Franklin and 101 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Spring Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 153.63 mi (247.25 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
End: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.27
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.13 $52.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.47 $58.95
Premium $4.65 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Spring Hill, TN. The current time in Franklin is 22:43:32, although it is 23:43:32 in Spring 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.