How far is Johnsonville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Johnsonville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.94 mi
01h 34m
Flight
61.31 mi
98.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.31 mi
Kilometers
98.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.94 mi
Kilometers
114.17 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Johnsonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnsonville
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnsonville
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Johnsonville
35.3 mi
00h 47m
To Franklin
35.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Johnsonville and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Johnsonville Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Old Johnsonville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.7 mi · 46 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    868 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnsonville 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 46
14.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 17%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 7%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 7%
Old Johnsonville Road
2.1 mi · 3%
West College Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

30.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
00h 47m from Johnsonville
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnsonville and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Johnsonville and 35.7 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 61.31 mi (98.67 km).

Johnsonville

#1 Johnsonville

City in South Carolina, United States

Population1,748
Coordinates36.0600600, -87.9528100
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Johnsonville Road (-87.953076, 36.059795)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnsonville and Franklin. The current time is 18:31:25.

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.