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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.88 mi
02h 06m
Flight
107.05 mi
172.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.05 mi
Kilometers
172.28 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.88 mi
Kilometers
197.75 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, May 1, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Medina
Fri, May 1, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-05-01T10:55
Arrive Franklin
Fri, May 1, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Medina
61.4 mi
01h 03m
To Franklin
61.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    42 m · 11 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    154 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Foster Avenue

    2261 ft · 45 sec · East Foster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Creek Highway

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Spring Creek Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Creek Law Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Spring Creek Law Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Law Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit sharp left

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  11. 11

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

    868 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
89.9 mi · 73%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 10%
Spring Creek Highway
6.32 mi · 5%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 4%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 4%
Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 03m from Medina
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 107.05 mi (172.28 km).

Medina

#1 Medina

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,379
Coordinates35.8028500, -88.7747800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-88.774629, 35.802807)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and Franklin. The current time is 10:55:57.

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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.