How far is Franklin, TN from Humboldt, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Humboldt, TN is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
135.09 mi
02h 34m
Flight
114.84 mi
184.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.84 mi
Kilometers
184.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.09 mi
Kilometers
217.41 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humboldt
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Humboldt
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Franklin
67.5 mi
01h 17m
To Humboldt
67.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
102 mi · 76%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 11%
North Highland Avenue
10.8 mi · 8%
East Main Street
1.86 mi · 1%
US 45
0.32 mi
Main Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 96

Merge slight left

99.4 mi · 01h 47m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 17m from Franklin
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Humboldt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 67.5 miles from Franklin and 67.6 miles from Humboldt.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Humboldt. Straight-line distance: 114.84 mi (184.81 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population8,126
Coordinates35.8197900, -88.9159000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Humboldt (-88.9159, 35.81979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.05 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.1 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Humboldt. The current time is 00:20:52.

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.