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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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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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Start on Public Square
99 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Highway 96
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96
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Take the exit left
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
878 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Veterans Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive
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Take the exit slight right
659 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
17 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Gleason Newberry Store Road
2169 ft · 43 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road
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Continue on East Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street
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Turn left
1205 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
89 m · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Gleason.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Gleason. Straight-line distance: 99.4 mi (159.97 km).
#1 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gleason
City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,369 |
| Coordinates | 36.2136700, -88.6125500 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gleason (-88.61255, 36.21367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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