How far is Franklin, TN from Smithville, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Smithville, TN is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Smithville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Smithville.
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Start on Public Square
127 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
12.1 mi · 13 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Smyrna, Murfreesboro
1820 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesboro
2893 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Northfield Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Northfield Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lascassas Pike
13.4 mi · 20 min · Lascassas Pike
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Continue on West Poplar Bluff Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · West Poplar Bluff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nashville Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
2074 ft · 35 sec · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Mountain Street
1127 ft · 51 sec · South Mountain Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
605 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Smithville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lascassas Pike
Turn left onto Lascassas Pike
13.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Smithville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Smithville?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 35.3 miles from Franklin and 35.4 miles from Smithville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Smithville.
Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Smithville. Straight-line distance: 59.05 mi (95.03 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 Smithville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,978 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606200, -85.8141500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithville (-85.81415, 35.96062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
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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