How far is Midway, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Midway, TN to Franklin, TN is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.96 mi
04h 45m
Flight
249.44 mi
401.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.44 mi
Kilometers
401.44 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.96 mi
Kilometers
466.64 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, Nov 9, 12:36 AM CST
Return by in Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 6:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-11-08T20:51
Arrive Franklin
Mon, Nov 9, 1:36 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Midway
145.5 mi
02h 22m
To Franklin
144.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Road

    21 m · 4 sec · McKinley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    959 ft · 42 sec · Washington Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 53%
Andrew Johnson Highway
57.3 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
65
14.7 mi · 5%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
249.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 22m from Midway
Leave By
7:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Midway and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Midway and 144.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.10 one way or $74.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Midway and Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 249.44 mi (401.44 km).

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#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3001100, -82.4237500
Altitude572
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinley Road (-82.423594, 36.3001)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.73 L · about $37.10
Round trip
$74.21
20.46 gal · 77.46 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $37.10 $74.21
Mid-grade $4.10 $41.95 $83.91
Premium $4.52 $46.24 $92.48
Diesel $5.86 $59.92 $119.83

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Midway is 20:51:37, although it is 19:51:37 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.