How far is Franklin, TN from Troy, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Troy, TN is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Troy.
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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
73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
878 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Veterans Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive
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Take the exit slight right
659 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 22
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45E North, TN 22 North: South Fulton, Union City
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 431: Union City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue on West Reelfoot Boulevard
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Harper Street
2012 ft · 42 sec · West Harper Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
20 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Troy.
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
73.4 mi · 01h 19m
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 Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Troy?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Franklin and 85.5 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Troy. Straight-line distance: 131.22 mi (211.18 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 Troy
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 36.3386800, -89.1639600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troy (-89.16396, 36.33868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
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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