How far is Milan, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Milan, TN to Franklin, TN is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
131.35 mi
02h 19m
Flight
105.75 mi
170.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.75 mi
Kilometers
170.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.35 mi
Kilometers
211.38 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Milan
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
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 Milan
63.6 mi
01h 09m
To Franklin
67.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williamson Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Williamson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2724 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ellington Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ellington Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 220

    4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 220

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway of America

    2388 ft · 47 sec · Broadway of America

  9. 9

    Turn left onto TN 104

    8 mi · 11 min · TN 104

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward SR 104

    1235 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  12. 12

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

    868 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  17. 17

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milan 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 104
81.2 mi · 62%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 9%
TN 104
7.96 mi · 6%
Ellington Drive
6.18 mi · 5%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 4%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SR 104

Merge slight left

81 mi · 01h 27m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 09m from Milan
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 63.6 miles from Milan and 67.7 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 Milan and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 105.75 mi (170.19 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

City in Gibson County, Tennessee

Population7,608
Coordinates35.9197900, -88.7589500
Altitude128
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 Main Street (-88.758901, 35.919792)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milan and Franklin. The current time is 03:19:20.

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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.