How far is Middle Valley, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Middle Valley, TN to Franklin, TN is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.99 mi
02h 31m
Flight
107.24 mi
172.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.24 mi
Kilometers
172.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.99 mi
Kilometers
239.78 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Middle Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle Valley
2026-04-22T19:26
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle Valley
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Middle Valley
74.4 mi
01h 15m
To Franklin
74.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°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 Middle Valley and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middle Valley and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Crabtree Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Crabtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Valley Road

    3085 ft · 2 min · Middle Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Thrasher Pike

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Thrasher Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Thrasher Pike

    1 mi · 3 min · Thrasher Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middle Valley 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
105 mi · 71%
Thrasher Pike
17.6 mi · 12%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 7%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Middle Valley Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 57m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 15m from Middle Valley
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middle Valley and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middle Valley to Franklin?

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Middle Valley and 74.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley and Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middle Valley and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 107.24 mi (172.58 km).

Middle Valley

#1 Middle Valley

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Population12,684
Coordinates35.1959000, -85.1846800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: East Crabtree Road (-85.184498, 35.196003)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
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
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 Middle Valley, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Middle Valley is 19:26:42, although it is 18:26:42 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.