How far is Franklin, TN from Wildwood, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Wildwood, TN is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Wildwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Wildwood.
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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
162.4 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 140 East: Maryville
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Knoxville Highway
2023 ft · 46 sec · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Horn Street
88 m · 10 sec · Horn Street
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Continue on Wildwood Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · Wildwood Road
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Continue on Wildwood Road
2637 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Wildwood.
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
162 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Wildwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Wildwood?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Franklin and 102.5 miles from Wildwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Wildwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Wildwood.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
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 Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 168.05 mi (270.45 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 Wildwood
Wildwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8037000, -83.8712900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood (-83.87129, 35.8037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $3.61 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $42.19 | $84.37 |
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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