How far is Jamestown, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Franklin, TN is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 02h 29m.
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.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Central Avenue
13 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South York Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South York Highway
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Continue on South York Highway
15.7 mi · 21 min · South York Highway
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Turn right onto West Deer Lodge Highway
14.9 mi · 22 min · West Deer Lodge Highway
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Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto South Holly Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street
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Turn straight onto Monterey Highway
112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway
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Take the ramp right
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Jamestown and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monterey Highway
Merge slight left
87.3 mi · 01h 34m
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.
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 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Jamestown and 70.2 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
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 Gordonsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 113.47 mi (182.61 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,947 |
| Coordinates | 36.4275700, -84.9318900 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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