How far is Jamestown, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Franklin, TN is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.48 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.91 mi
40.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.91 mi
Kilometers
40.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.05 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 11, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sat, Apr 11, 7:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-11T06:15
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 11, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Eagleville
TN

Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jamestown
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Franklin
15.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road

    2127 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
15.1 mi · 50%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 42%
Horton Highway
0.5 mi · 2%
US 31A
0.46 mi · 2%
Leanna Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Sulphur Springs Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagleville
00h 19m from Jamestown
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Jamestown and 15.3 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagleville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

47 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

109 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 24.91 mi (40.09 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Leanna Road (-86.423883, 35.938391)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 Jamestown and Franklin. The current time is 06:15:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.