How far is Franklin, TN from Alamo, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Alamo, TN is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.8 mi
02h 42m
Flight
126.28 mi
203.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.28 mi
Kilometers
203.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.8 mi
Kilometers
229.82 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T00:30
Arrive Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
71.3 mi
01h 21m
To Alamo
71.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    99 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 96

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 88: Alamo

    864 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 88

    1487 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 88

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 88

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 88

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Bells Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bells Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Bells Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
105 mi · 73%
US 412 West
15 mi · 10%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 10%
State Route 88
1.68 mi · 1%
South Bells Street
0.8 mi · 1%
State Highway 88
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 96

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 50m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 21m from Franklin
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 71.3 miles from Franklin and 71.5 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.23 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Alamo

#2 Alamo

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

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Alamo (-89.11729, 35.78479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Alamo. The current time is 00:30:19.

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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.