How far is Franklin, TX from Smithfield, TX?
The driving distance from Franklin, TX to Smithfield, TX is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Smithfield.
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Start on the route
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit left
66 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 6
5.7 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
52.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 26, FM 1938 North: TCC Northeast Campus, Bedford-Euless Road
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 26, FM 1938 North: Tarrant County College Northeast Campus, Davis Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 1938 North: Davis Boulevard
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Davis Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Davis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Smithfield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Smithfield Road
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Turn left onto Chapman Road
634 ft · 20 sec · Chapman Road
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Turn right onto Hewitt Street
1309 ft · 58 sec · Hewitt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Smithfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
52.1 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Franklin and 84.8 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 134.46 mi (216.4 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,610 |
| Coordinates | 31.0260200, -96.4852400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithfield
Smithfield is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8709600, -97.2152900 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithfield (-97.21529, 32.87096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 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 | $3.68 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $34.60 | $69.21 |
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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