How far is Franklin, TN from Trenton, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Trenton, TN is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Trenton.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
10.3 mi · 12 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eaton Street
3221 ft · 55 sec · East Eaton Street
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Continue on East Eaton Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward East Eaton Street
993 ft · 18 sec · East Eaton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Eaton Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Trenton.
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
99.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Trenton?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Franklin and 73.9 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville
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 New Johnsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 115.98 mi (186.65 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 Trenton
City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,147 |
| Coordinates | 35.9806200, -88.9414500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-88.94145, 35.98062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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