How far is Lewisburg, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Lewisburg, TN to Franklin, TN is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisburg and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg and Franklin.
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Start on the route
846 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street
122 m · 18 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue
1312 ft · 26 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Continue on Franklin Road
690 ft · 16 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Road
1799 ft · 41 sec · Franklin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ellington Parkway
780 ft · 13 sec · North Ellington Parkway
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Continue on New Columbia Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · New Columbia Highway
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Continue on New Lewisburg Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · New Lewisburg Highway
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Take the ramp left
759 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1364 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
2.4 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 Lewisburg 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.
New Lewisburg Highway
Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg to Franklin?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Lewisburg and 21.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewisburg and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
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 Thompson's Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 33.18 mi (53.4 km).
#1 Lewisburg
Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 35.4492400, -86.7888900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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