How far is Franklin, TN from Gleason, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Gleason, TN is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.13 mi
02h 37m
Flight
99.4 mi
159.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.4 mi
Kilometers
159.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.13 mi
Kilometers
212.64 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gleason
Tue, May 5, 11:25 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Tue, May 5, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-05T08:47
Arrive Gleason
Tue, May 5, 11:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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

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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Franklin
66 mi
01h 18m
To Gleason
66.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gleason Newberry Store Road

    2169 ft · 43 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1205 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
76.1 mi · 58%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 11%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 5%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 2%
Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Veterans Drive North
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 96

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 19m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 18m from Franklin
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gleason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Franklin and 66.1 miles from Gleason.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gleason.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Gleason. Straight-line distance: 99.4 mi (159.97 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Gleason (-88.61255, 36.21367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.65 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.3 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Gleason. The current time is 08:47:47.

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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.