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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.61 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.18 mi
53.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.18 mi
Kilometers
53.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.97 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-17T19:51
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Lewisburg
19.9 mi
00h 23m
To Franklin
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    846 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street

    122 m · 18 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    1312 ft · 26 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Franklin Road

    690 ft · 16 sec · Franklin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1799 ft · 41 sec · Franklin Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ellington Parkway

    780 ft · 13 sec · North Ellington Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on New Columbia Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · New Columbia Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on New Lewisburg Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Lewisburg Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    759 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1364 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Lewisburg Highway
29.3 mi · 71%
New Columbia Highway
5.16 mi · 12%
Murfreesboro Road
2.44 mi · 6%
Franklin Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Franklin Road
0.47 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue South
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 23m from Lewisburg
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 33.18 mi (53.4 km).

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#1 Lewisburg

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population12,559
Coordinates35.4492400, -86.7888900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: West Commerce Street (-86.788905, 35.449097)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Franklin. The current time is 19:51:36.

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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.