How far is Franklin, TN from Lebanon, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Lebanon.
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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
12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 64 East: Ooltewah
1586 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2.7 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
644 ft · 20 sec · Old Alabama Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road
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Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
2959 ft · 2 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest
91 m · 13 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Lebanon.
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 East
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Franklin and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Franklin and 77.5 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Lebanon, 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 Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 123.26 mi (198.36 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 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 38,086 |
| Coordinates | 35.0514600, -84.9585600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-84.95856, 35.05146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
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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