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

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to New Union, TN is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.93 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.86 mi
83.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.86 mi
Kilometers
83.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.93 mi
Kilometers
101.28 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Union
Sat, Nov 7, 12:05 AM CST
Return by in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 1:23 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-11-06T22:47
Arrive New Union
Sat, Nov 7, 12:05 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CST
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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Franklin
31.4 mi
00h 38m
To New Union
31.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 53: Manchester, Woodbury

    1264 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodbury Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodbury Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
35.7 mi · 57%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 20%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 16%
Woodbury Highway
2.36 mi · 4%
I 840 East
0.68 mi · 1%
Horton Highway
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 38m from Franklin
Leave By
3:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Areas Of Fog near New Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Franklin and 31.5 miles from New Union.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Areas Of Fog near New Union.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and New Union. Straight-line distance: 51.86 mi (83.46 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 New Union

New Union is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5325800, -86.0808200
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: New Union (-86.08082, 35.53258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.35
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $8.17 $16.35
Mid-grade $4.15 $9.21 $18.43
Premium $4.56 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $5.90 $13.09 $26.18

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and New Union. The current time is 22:47:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.