How far is Lawrenceburg, KY from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, KY to Franklin, TN is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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 Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceburg and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg and Franklin.
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Start on North Main Street
29 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Woodford Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Woodford Street
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Turn left onto Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road
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Continue straight
155 m · 10 sec
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Take the exit right
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
128.1 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 18 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 Lawrenceburg 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.
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrenceburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceburg to Franklin?
The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Lawrenceburg and 108.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lawrenceburg and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrenceburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 182.06 mi (292.99 km).
#1 Lawrenceburg
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 11,529 |
| Coordinates | 38.0373000, -84.8966200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $3.72 | $28.44 | $56.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $46.08 | $92.15 |
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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