How far is Franklin, TN from Luttrell, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Luttrell, TN is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.17 mi
03h 31m
Flight
132.46 mi
213.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.46 mi
Kilometers
213.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.17 mi
Kilometers
289.95 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luttrell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T07:57
Arrive Luttrell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Franklin
90 mi
01h 45m
To Luttrell
90.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    127 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South

    1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2341 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville

    2515 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    139.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston

    1787 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Kentucky Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Decatur Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Loudon Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sweetwater Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Sweetwater Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Oakland Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stockton Valley Road

    81 m · 12 sec · Stockton Valley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stockton Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
140 mi · 77%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 9%
Sweetwater Road
6.21 mi · 3%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 3%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 3%
North Kentucky Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 31m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 45m from Franklin
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Franklin and Sunny near Luttrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Franklin and 90.2 miles from Luttrell.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Luttrell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Luttrell. Straight-line distance: 132.46 mi (213.18 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 Luttrell

Town in Tennessee

Population1,088
Coordinates35.6539600, -84.5291000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Luttrell (-84.5291, 35.65396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Luttrell, TN. The current time in Franklin is 07:57:48, although it is 08:57:48 in Luttrell.

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.