How far is Franklin, TN from Tracy City, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Tracy City, TN is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
91.81 mi
01h 54m
Flight
78.49 mi
126.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.81 mi
Kilometers
147.75 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-19T00:13
Arrive Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
45.9 mi
00h 57m
To Tracy City
45.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Tracy City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Tracy City.

  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

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    831 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue

    1121 ft · 30 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tracy Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Tracy Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    528 ft · 27 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2248 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Tracy City.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
60 mi · 65%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 14%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 11%
Tracy Road
5.06 mi · 6%
West Main Street
1.15 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

59.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 57m from Franklin
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Tracy City?

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Franklin and 45.9 miles from Tracy City.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Tracy City. Straight-line distance: 78.49 mi (126.31 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Tracy City

#2 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Tracy City (-85.73608, 35.26036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.26 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.52 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Tracy City. The current time is 00:13:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.