How far is Medina, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Medina, TN to Franklin, TN is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 02h 06m.
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 Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Franklin.
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Start on Central Street
13 m · 4 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
42 m · 11 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
154 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Foster Avenue
2261 ft · 45 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Continue on Spring Creek Highway
6.3 mi · 11 min · Spring Creek Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
23 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Spring Creek Law Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Law Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Law Road
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Take the exit sharp left
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin
868 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 96
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96
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Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Bridge Street
928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
53 m · 3 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 Medina and Franklin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Law Road
Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Franklin?
The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Medina and 61.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
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 Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 107.05 mi (172.28 km).
#1 Medina
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,379 |
| Coordinates | 35.8028500, -88.7747800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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