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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.94 mi
03h 38m
Flight
174.77 mi
281.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.77 mi
Kilometers
281.27 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.94 mi
Kilometers
315.34 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Millington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Clarksburg
TN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
97.9 mi
01h 49m
To Millington
98.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    99 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 96

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385

    3121 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    15 mi · 17 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Raleigh-Millington Road

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

    1533 ft · 40 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2285 ft · 48 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
159 mi · 81%
Paul W Barret Parkway
15 mi · 8%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 7%
I 269
0.87 mi
Raleigh-Millington Road
0.58 mi
I 269 West
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
174.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 49m from Franklin
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Millington. Straight-line distance: 174.77 mi (281.27 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Millington

#2 Millington

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,635
Coordinates35.3414700, -89.8973100
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Millington (-89.89731, 35.34147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.17 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
13.82 gal · 52.34 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Millington. The current time is 02:06:51.

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.