How far is Guthrie, KY from Franklin, KY?
The driving distance from Guthrie, KY to Franklin, KY is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guthrie and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie and Franklin.
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Start on Ewing Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russellville Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road
46 m · 3 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Middletown Circle
1553 ft · 26 sec · Middletown Circle
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Turn straight onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on West Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
30 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Guthrie and Franklin.
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.
Clarksville Road
Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Guthrie and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guthrie to Franklin?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Guthrie and 22.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Guthrie and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 km).
#1 Guthrie
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 1,426 |
| Coordinates | 36.6483800, -87.1663900 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 36.7222600, -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Water Street (-86.576948, 36.722222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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