How far is Humboldt, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Humboldt, TN to Franklin, TN is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.02 mi
02h 17m
Flight
114.84 mi
184.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.84 mi
Kilometers
184.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.02 mi
Kilometers
220.51 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Humboldt
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humboldt
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humboldt
9:30 PM CDT
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Humboldt
68.4 mi
01h 08m
To Franklin
68.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    1480 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin

    868 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Humboldt 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
104 mi · 76%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 9%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 4%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
0.18 mi
Primary SR 96
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 08m from Humboldt
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Humboldt and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Humboldt and 68.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 114.84 mi (184.81 km).

Humboldt

#1 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population8,126
Coordinates35.8197900, -88.9159000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.915896, 35.819847)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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

There is no time difference between Humboldt and Franklin. The current time is 22:39:23.

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.