How far is Franklin, TN from Graysville, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Graysville, TN is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
136.25 mi
02h 59m
Flight
105.45 mi
169.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.25 mi
Kilometers
219.27 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graysville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Graysville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Centertown
TN

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

From Franklin
68.1 mi
01h 29m
To Graysville
68.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    127 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South

    1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

    1308 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dayton Avenue

    2377 ft · 50 sec · Dayton Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · Dayton Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Pikeville Avenue

    96 m · 9 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Pikeville Avenue

    968 ft · 27 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pikeville Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
35.2 mi · 26%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 11%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 7%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centertown
01h 29m from Franklin
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Graysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Centertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Franklin and 68.2 miles from Graysville.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Graysville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Graysville.

Stop Ideas Near Centertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

90 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Graysville. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.7 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Graysville (-85.0844, 35.44701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Graysville, TN. The current time in Franklin is 04:01:27, although it is 05:01:27 in Graysville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.