How far is Franklin, TN from Winfield, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Winfield, TN is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.8 mi
03h 46m
Flight
141.58 mi
227.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.58 mi
Kilometers
227.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.8 mi
Kilometers
292.58 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Franklin
90.8 mi
01h 53m
To Winfield
91 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Winfield.

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2341 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville

    2515 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Holly Street

    3270 ft · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway

    21.7 mi · 32 min · Clarkrange Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1001 ft · 20 sec · Irving Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Scott Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Scott Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1070 ft · 14 sec · Alberta Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    2598 ft · 34 sec · Alberta Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Alberta Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Alberta Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Scott Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto New Light Road

    75 m · 16 sec · New Light Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Emby Lane

    120 m · 17 sec · Emby Lane

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emby Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
87.3 mi · 48%
Clarkrange Highway
21.7 mi · 12%
Scott Highway
17.1 mi · 9%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 9%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 5%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 53m from Franklin
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Winfield?

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Franklin and 91 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Winfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 141.58 mi (227.85 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winfield

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.5559100, -84.4516000
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Winfield (-84.4516, 36.55591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.28 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
12.82 gal · 48.56 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.65 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Winfield, TN. The current time in Franklin is 02:35:35, although it is 03:35:35 in Winfield.

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.