How far is Franklin, TN from Lookout Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Lookout Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Lookout Mountain.
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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
98.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 64, US 72, TN 2: Lookout Valley, Lookout Mountain
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cummings Highway
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Turn right onto Alford Hill Drive
114 m · 24 sec · Alford Hill Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Old Wauhatchie Pike
1 km · 1 min · Old Wauhatchie Pike
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Turn right onto South Scenic Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Scenic Highway
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Continue on Stonedge Point
1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point
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Continue on Scenic Highway
1710 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Lookout Mountain.
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
98.5 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Lookout Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Lookout Mountain?
The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Franklin and 64.6 miles from Lookout Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Lookout Mountain, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Lookout Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.19 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 Lookout Mountain
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 34.9942400, -85.3494000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.3494, 34.99424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.39 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
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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