How far is Farragut, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Farragut, TN to Franklin, TN is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.04 mi
02h 54m
Flight
151.99 mi
244.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.99 mi
Kilometers
244.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.04 mi
Kilometers
292.96 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM CDT
Return by in Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farragut
2026-04-22T19:26
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farragut
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Farragut
91.3 mi
01h 27m
To Franklin
90.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West End Avenue

    12 m · 6 sec · West End Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Kingston Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    1321 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farragut 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 85%
65
14.7 mi · 8%
Campbell Station Road
4.72 mi · 3%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 1%
North Campbell Station Road
1.56 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 27m from Farragut
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farragut and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Farragut and 90.7 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Farragut 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 Farragut and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farragut and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 151.99 mi (244.6 km).

Farragut

#1 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: West End Avenue (-84.153511, 35.88453)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Farragut, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Farragut is 19:26:44, although it is 18:26:44 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.