How far is Franklin, TN from Millington, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Millington, TN is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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 Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Millington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Millington.
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Start on Public Square
99 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Highway 96
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96
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Take the exit left
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385
3121 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington
2445 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
15 mi · 17 min · Paul W Barret Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Raleigh-Millington Road
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
1533 ft · 40 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
2285 ft · 48 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Millington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 96
Merge slight left
156 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Millington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Millington?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Franklin and 98.1 miles from Millington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Millington.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
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Fulton
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Millington. Straight-line distance: 174.77 mi (281.27 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 Millington
City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 10,635 |
| Coordinates | 35.3414700, -89.8973100 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millington (-89.89731, 35.34147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
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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