How far is Franklin, TN from Lawrenceburg, KY?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Lawrenceburg, KY is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Lawrenceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Lawrenceburg.
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Start on Public Square
127 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
119.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
1604 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Woodford Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Woodford Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Lawrenceburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 West
Keep slight left
119 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrenceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Lawrenceburg?
The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Franklin and 108.6 miles from Lawrenceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Lawrenceburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrenceburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 182.06 mi (292.99 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 Lawrenceburg
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 11,529 |
| Coordinates | 38.0373000, -84.8966200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.89662, 38.0373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $3.57 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $30.93 | $61.86 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $34.08 | $68.16 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
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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