How far is Franklin, TN from New Johnsonville, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to New Johnsonville, TN is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.59 mi
01h 38m
Flight
61.76 mi
99.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.21 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Johnsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-17T06:54
Arrive New Johnsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Franklin
35.7 mi
00h 49m
To New Johnsonville
35.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and New Johnsonville.

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East College Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West College Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway of America Highway

    32.1 mi · 48 min · Broadway of America Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway of America Highway
32.1 mi · 45%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 20%
Highway 96
11.6 mi · 16%
West College Street
1.77 mi · 2%
East College Street
1.44 mi · 2%
SR 46
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway of America Highway

Continue on Broadway of America Highway

32.1 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
00h 49m from Franklin
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Johnsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to New Johnsonville?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Franklin and 35.9 miles from New Johnsonville.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Johnsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and New Johnsonville. Straight-line distance: 61.76 mi (99.39 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
New Johnsonville

#2 New Johnsonville

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,871
Coordinates36.0211700, -87.9669800
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: New Johnsonville (-87.96698, 36.02117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and New Johnsonville. The current time is 06:54:05.

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.