How far is Hohenwald, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Hohenwald, TN to Franklin, TN is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
64.76 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.34 mi
74.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.76 mi
Kilometers
104.22 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Hohenwald
Sat, Apr 11, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hohenwald
2026-04-10T22:46
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hohenwald
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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Hohenwald
32.2 mi
00h 36m
To Franklin
32.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hohenwald and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1364 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampshire Pike
46.5 mi · 72%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 20%
Murfreesboro Road
2.44 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.96 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue South
0.33 mi · 1%
TN 96
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Hampshire Pike

Merge slight left

18.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 36m from Hohenwald
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hohenwald and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hohenwald to Franklin?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Hohenwald and 32.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hohenwald and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hohenwald and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.57 km).

Hohenwald

#1 Hohenwald

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,968
Coordinates35.5478500, -87.5519600
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: US 412 (-87.551952, 35.547905)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hohenwald and Franklin. The current time is 22:46:43.

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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.