How far is Dresden, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Dresden, TN to Franklin, TN is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Humphreys 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 Dresden and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dresden and Franklin.
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Start on South Wilson Street
27 m · 7 sec · South Wilson Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
787 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn straight onto Morrow Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Morrow Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
25.1 mi · 32 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
119 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
1179 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin
868 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 96
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96
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Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 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 Dresden 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.
Primary SR 22
Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
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 Dresden and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Franklin?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Dresden and 67.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dresden and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville
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 New Johnsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dresden and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 105.74 mi (170.17 km).
#1 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,907 |
| Coordinates | 36.2914500, -88.7081100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.67 | $41.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
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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