How far is Franklin, TN from Watertown, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Watertown, TN is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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 Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Watertown.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2341 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville
2515 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
150.4 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
26.9 mi · 36 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
9 mi · 13 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Walland Highway
1415 ft · 45 sec · Old Walland Highway
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Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East Millers Cove Road
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Watertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Franklin and Rain Showers near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Watertown?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Franklin and 105.2 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Watertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Franklin and Rain Showers near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 173.06 mi (278.51 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 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 35.7381400, -83.7879500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-83.78795, 35.73814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.51 | $63.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.30 | $78.61 |
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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