How far is Franklin, TN from Hickory Withe, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Hickory Withe, TN is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.43 mi
03h 20m
Flight
159.9 mi
257.34 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Franklin.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.9 mi
Kilometers
257.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.43 mi
Kilometers
288.77 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Withe
Wed, Apr 15, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T19:26
Arrive Hickory Withe
Wed, Apr 15, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CDT
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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From Franklin
89.6 mi
01h 40m
To Hickory Withe
89.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Hickory Withe.

  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

    152.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2622 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Donelson Drive

    11 m · 1 sec · Donelson Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Donelson Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
155 mi · 87%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.17 mi
5th Avenue North
0.12 mi
Public Square
0.06 mi
Donelson Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 96

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 43m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 40m from Franklin
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Withe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Hickory Withe?

The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Franklin and 89.9 miles from Hickory Withe.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Withe.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Hickory Withe. Straight-line distance: 159.9 mi (257.34 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Hickory Withe

#2 Hickory Withe

Unincoporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee

Population2,973
Coordinates35.2439800, -89.5886900
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Hickory Withe (-89.58869, 35.24398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.97 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.94 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Hickory Withe. The current time is 19:26:51.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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