How far is Franklin, TN from Piperton, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Piperton, TN is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Piperton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Piperton.
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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 left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
1501 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway
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Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 57 East: Piperton
83 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1032 ft · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Piperton.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Piperton?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 98.4 miles from Franklin and 98.6 miles from Piperton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Franklin and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
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 Piperton. Straight-line distance: 166.38 mi (267.76 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 Piperton
Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.0450900, -89.6217500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piperton (-89.62175, 35.04509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
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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