How far is Johnson, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Franklin, TN is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Franklin.
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Start on Raby Town Road
41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road
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Continue on Johnson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudon Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway
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Continue on South Kentucky Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · South Kentucky Street
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Turn left
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
2313 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
638 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
825 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on 65: Huntsville
2711 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1498 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
121 m · 7 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 Johnson and Franklin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kentucky Street
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 30m
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 Johnson and Mostly Clear near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson to Franklin?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 89.5 miles from Johnson and 89.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson and Mostly Clear near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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 Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 130.43 mi (209.9 km).
#1 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.83 | $47.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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