How far is Chuckey, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Chuckey, TN to Franklin, TN is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.69 mi
04h 25m
Flight
234.33 mi
377.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.33 mi
Kilometers
377.11 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.69 mi
Kilometers
438.85 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 9:15 PM CST
Return by in Chuckey
Sun, Nov 8, 2:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chuckey
2026-11-07T17:49
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 10:15 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CST

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

Leave by
8:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chuckey
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chuckey
137 mi
02h 12m
To Franklin
135.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chuckey and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Chuckey Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    20.4 mi · 25 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 57%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 20%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
42.5 mi · 16%
65
14.7 mi · 5%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 12m from Chuckey
Leave By
8:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chuckey and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chuckey to Franklin?

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Chuckey and 135.7 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chuckey and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chuckey and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 234.33 mi (377.11 km).

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#1 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Chuckey Highway (-82.68802, 36.21577)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $35.15
Round trip
$70.30
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $35.15 $70.30
Mid-grade $4.13 $39.70 $79.40
Premium $4.55 $43.73 $87.47
Diesel $5.88 $56.52 $113.04

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chuckey, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Chuckey is 17:49:21, although it is 16:49:21 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.