How far is Kimball, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Kimball, TN to Franklin, TN is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kimball and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimball and Franklin.
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Start on Tate Road
60 m · 10 sec · Tate Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville
30.9 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
2443 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 19 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 Kimball 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.
I-24 West
Continue straight
47.8 mi · 00h 51m
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 Kimball and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kimball to Franklin?
The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Kimball and 52.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kimball and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Wartrace
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 Wartrace.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 90.6 mi (145.8 km).
#1 Kimball
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.0478600, -85.6719100 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.68 | $39.36 |
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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