How far is Oak Hill, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Franklin, TN is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.07 mi
05h 05m
Flight
260.73 mi
419.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.73 mi
Kilometers
419.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.07 mi
Kilometers
508.67 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T06:46
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Oak Hill
158.3 mi
02h 32m
To Franklin
157.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gap Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gap Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Mary Patton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West G Street

    1929 ft · 52 sec · West G Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 49%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 18%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
65
14.7 mi · 5%
Mary Patton Highway
4.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 32m from Oak Hill
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Franklin?

The road trip is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Oak Hill and 157.8 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.05 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Hill and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 260.73 mi (419.6 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Browns Branch Road (-82.214793, 36.234737)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.22 L · about $42.05
Round trip
$84.09
22.3 gal · 84.44 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.05 $84.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.42 $94.84
Premium $4.65 $51.89 $103.78
Diesel $5.30 $59.14 $118.28

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Hill, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Oak Hill is 06:46:42, although it is 05:46:42 in Franklin.

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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.