How far is Franklin, TN from Ridgely, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Ridgely, TN is about 186.4 miles (300 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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 Ridgely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Ridgely.
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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
102.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
26.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 78
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
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Continue on South Headden Drive
1594 ft · 32 sec · South Headden Drive
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
47 m · 10 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left
19 m · 4 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 Ridgely.
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
102 mi · 01h 50m
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 Ridgely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Ridgely?
The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 93.1 miles from Franklin and 93.3 miles from Ridgely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Ridgely.
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.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Ridgely. Straight-line distance: 148.07 mi (238.3 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 Ridgely
Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 36.2634000, -89.4878500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgely (-89.48785, 36.2634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.81 | $49.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.98 | $55.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
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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