How far is Hunter, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Hunter, TN to Franklin, TN is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hunter and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunter and Franklin.
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Start on College Hill Road
19 m · 7 sec · College Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jacksboro Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Royal Blue Road
649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Creek Street
3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street
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Turn left
969 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
2313 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
638 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
825 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on 65: Huntsville
2711 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1498 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
121 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hunter and Franklin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Roane Street
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hunter and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hunter to Franklin?
The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Hunter and 100.9 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hunter and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hunter and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
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 Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 155.19 mi (249.76 km).
#1 Hunter
Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3623000, -84.1404800 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $3.63 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $32.36 | $64.73 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $41.94 | $83.87 |
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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