How far is Graysville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Graysville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.41 mi
02h 36m
Flight
105.45 mi
169.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.41 mi
Kilometers
235.62 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-04-17T04:46
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Centertown
TN

Human settlement in Warren County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Graysville
68 mi
01h 18m
To Franklin
78.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pikeville Avenue

    1284 ft · 38 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Dayton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    2319 ft · 49 sec · Dayton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    2735 ft · 35 sec · Rhea County Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Pike
39.6 mi · 27%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 11%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 7%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centertown
01h 18m from Graysville
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Graysville and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Graysville and 78.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Graysville and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Centertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

90 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.7 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Pikeville Avenue (-85.084369, 35.447033)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$38.99
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.50 $38.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.99 $43.98
Premium $4.65 $24.06 $48.12
Diesel $5.30 $27.42 $54.84

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Graysville, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Graysville is 04:46:22, although it is 03:46:22 in Franklin.

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.