How far is Franklin, TN from Halls, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Halls, TN is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.67 mi
03h 14m
Flight
141.49 mi
227.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.49 mi
Kilometers
227.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.67 mi
Kilometers
261.8 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halls
Fri, Nov 6, 12:41 PM CST
Return by in Franklin
Fri, Nov 6, 3:56 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-11-06T09:27
Arrive Halls
Fri, Nov 6, 12:41 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
81.2 mi
01h 37m
To Halls
81.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 54, TN 88: Maury City

    897 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 54 South, TN 88 West: Maury City

    37 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    13.2 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East Wardlow Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Wardlow Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 88

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 88

  19. 19

    Continue on South Church Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
105 mi · 64%
US 412 West
19.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 9%
East Wardlow Street
2.01 mi · 1%
State Route 88
1.28 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.77 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
01h 37m from Franklin
Leave By
10:32 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Halls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Franklin and 81.5 miles from Halls.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.22 one way or $42.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Halls.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Halls. Straight-line distance: 141.49 mi (227.7 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 Halls

Halls is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8756300, -89.3961800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Halls (-89.39618, 35.87563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $21.22
Round trip
$42.43
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $21.22 $42.43
Mid-grade $4.17 $23.92 $47.84
Premium $4.57 $26.24 $52.48
Diesel $5.91 $33.94 $67.88

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Halls. The current time is 09:27:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.