How far is Franklin, TN from Soddy-Daisy, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
146.31 mi
02h 52m
Flight
105.64 mi
170.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.64 mi
Kilometers
170.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.31 mi
Kilometers
235.46 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-22T23:54
Arrive Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
73.1 mi
01h 26m
To Soddy-Daisy
73.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Soddy-Daisy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Soddy-Daisy.

  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

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane

    1681 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harrison Lane

    545 ft · 21 sec · Harrison Lane

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road

    1891 ft · 52 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Soddy-Daisy.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 71%
US 27 North
17 mi · 12%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 7%
I 840 East
0.68 mi
Horton Highway
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 26m from Franklin
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Soddy-Daisy?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Franklin and 73.1 miles from Soddy-Daisy.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Soddy-Daisy, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Soddy-Daisy. Straight-line distance: 105.64 mi (170.01 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Soddy-Daisy

#2 Soddy-Daisy

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population13,719
Coordinates35.2359000, -85.1907900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Soddy-Daisy, TN. The current time in Franklin is 23:54:52, although it is 00:54:52 in Soddy-Daisy.

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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.