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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Halfway Point
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City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on the route
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1025 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kingston Spring
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Turn right onto Luyben Hills Road
1974 ft · 43 sec · Luyben Hills Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Nashville
981 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pegram
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto McCrory Lane
4.3 mi · 8 min · McCrory Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 100
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 100
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Continue on State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Bridge Street
928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
53 m · 3 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 Kingston Springs and Franklin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston Springs and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 km).
#1 Kingston Springs
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 36.1020000, -87.1150100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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