How far is Martin, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Martin, TN to Franklin, TN is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
148.45 mi
02h 35m
Flight
114.28 mi
183.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.28 mi
Kilometers
183.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.45 mi
Kilometers
238.91 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM CDT
Return by in Martin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-04-22T23:16
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martin
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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Martin
74 mi
01h 17m
To Franklin
74.5 mi
01h 17m

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 CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Martin and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lindell Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    119 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin

    868 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martin 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
74 mi · 50%
Main Street
34.1 mi · 23%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 8%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 4%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 4%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Primary SR 22

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 17m from Martin
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martin and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Martin and 74.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 114.28 mi (183.92 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lindell Street (-88.850433, 36.343407)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Martin and Franklin. The current time is 23:16:54.

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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.