How far is Lone Oak, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Lone Oak, TN to Franklin, TN is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 02h 28m.
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.
Human settlement in Warren County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Oak and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Oak and Franklin.
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Start on Hall Road
14 m · 8 sec · Hall Road
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Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway
12.7 mi · 19 min · Taft Highway
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Continue on Rankin Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Rankin Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Continue on East Colville Street
2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street
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Turn right onto South Chancery Street
645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street
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Turn left onto West Morford Street
1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
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Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street
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Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
1909 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
2443 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 19 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 Lone Oak 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.
John Bragg Highway
Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Clear leaving Lone Oak and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lone Oak to Franklin?
The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Centertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Lone Oak and 72.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Lone Oak and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Centertown
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 Centertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Oak and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 98.28 mi (158.16 km).
#1 Lone Oak
Lone Oak is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006300, -85.3641300 |
| Altitude | 611 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.63 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $19.44 | $38.88 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $21.42 | $42.85 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
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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