How far is Huntsville, AL from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Franklin, TN is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Franklin.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
106 m · 15 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Continue on Spragins Avenue Southwest
112 m · 18 sec · Spragins Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Spragins Street Northwest
114 m · 23 sec · Spragins Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Holmes Avenue Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Holmes Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Pike Northwest
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Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · Oakwood Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Jordan Lane Northwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jordan Lane Northwest
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Continue on Ardmore Highway
21.5 mi · 32 min · Ardmore Highway
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Continue on State Highway 7
2003 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward Nashville
1290 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1364 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
2.4 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 Huntsville and Franklin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nashville
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Huntsville and Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Franklin?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Cornersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Huntsville and 47.2 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.13 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Cornersville
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 Cornersville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 84.07 mi (135.3 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.94 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.04 | $32.07 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $19.73 | $39.45 |
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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