How far is Kingston Springs, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Kingston Springs, TN to Franklin, TN is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
26.45 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.41 mi
29.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.45 mi
Kilometers
42.57 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
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Kingston Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston Springs
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 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
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Kingston Springs
13.2 mi
00h 19m
To Franklin
13.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston Springs and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1025 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Kingston Spring

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kingston Spring

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Luyben Hills Road

    1974 ft · 43 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Nashville

    981 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Pegram

    1219 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto McCrory Lane

    4.3 mi · 8 min · McCrory Lane

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 100

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 100

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston Springs 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 45%
I 40 East
4.36 mi · 16%
McCrory Lane
4.26 mi · 16%
State Highway 100
3.57 mi · 14%
West Kingston Spring
1.32 mi · 5%
Luyben Hills Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 96

Continue on State Highway 96

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
00h 19m from Kingston Springs
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingston Springs and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston Springs to Franklin?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Kingston Springs and 13.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingston Springs and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston Springs and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 km).

Kingston Springs

#1 Kingston Springs

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,714
Coordinates36.1020000, -87.1150100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.114991, 36.102119)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston Springs and Franklin. The current time is 10:01:19.

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.