How far is Luttrell, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Luttrell, TN to Franklin, TN is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.48 mi
02h 57m
Flight
132.46 mi
213.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.46 mi
Kilometers
213.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.48 mi
Kilometers
288.85 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM CDT
Return by in Luttrell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luttrell
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luttrell
9:30 PM EDT
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Luttrell
90.1 mi
01h 28m
To Franklin
89.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 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 Luttrell and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stockton Valley Road

    81 m · 16 sec · Stockton Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oakland Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sweetwater Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Sweetwater Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudon Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Decatur Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Kentucky Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · South Kentucky Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luttrell 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kentucky Street
141 mi · 79%
65
14.7 mi · 8%
Sweetwater Road
6.21 mi · 3%
Loudon Highway
5.36 mi · 3%
Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 3%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kentucky Street

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 28m from Luttrell
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Luttrell and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Luttrell and 89.4 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Luttrell and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luttrell and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 132.46 mi (213.18 km).

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#1 Luttrell

Town in Tennessee

Population1,088
Coordinates35.6539600, -84.5291000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton Valley Road (-84.529378, 35.654296)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.97 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.94 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Luttrell, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Luttrell is 19:31:37, although it is 18:31:37 in Franklin.

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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.