How far is Germantown, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Germantown, TN to Franklin, TN is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
Driving 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 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Franklin.
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Start on Southern Avenue
782 ft · 41 sec · Southern Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnny Lane
722 ft · 38 sec · Johnny Lane
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Turn left onto Dogwood Road
1033 ft · 30 sec · Dogwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Germantown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road
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Continue on South Germantown Parkway
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Germantown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
165 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin
868 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 96
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96
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Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Bridge Street
928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
53 m · 3 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
165 mi · 02h 58m
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 Germantown and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Franklin?
The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Germantown and 103.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 175.27 mi (282.07 km).
#1 Germantown
City in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Population | 39,240 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -89.8100900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
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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