How far is Hunter, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Hunter, TN to Franklin, TN is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.96 mi
05h 00m
Flight
264.57 mi
425.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.57 mi
Kilometers
425.78 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.96 mi
Kilometers
502.05 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Nov 8, 4:35 PM CST
Return by in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 10:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunter
2026-11-08T12:35
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Nov 8, 5:35 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunter
9:00 PM EST
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Hunter
156.5 mi
02h 30m
To Franklin
155.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hope Street

    122 m · 19 sec · Hope Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stony Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Elk Avenue

    7.4 mi · 12 min · West Elk Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 50%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 18%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
65
14.7 mi · 5%
West Elk Avenue
7.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
264.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 30m from Hunter
Leave By
6:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy 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 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Hunter and 155.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 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 Partly Cloudy around Hunter and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 264.57 mi (425.78 km).

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#1 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3717800, -82.1587400
Altitude478
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Hope Street (-82.158726, 36.371868)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.67 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.87
22.02 gal · 83.34 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $39.93 $79.87
Mid-grade $4.10 $45.15 $90.30
Premium $4.52 $49.77 $99.53
Diesel $5.86 $64.49 $128.97

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hunter, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Hunter is 12:35:19, although it is 11:35:19 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.