How far is Monterey, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Monterey, TN to Franklin, TN is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.65 mi
01h 46m
Flight
90.74 mi
146.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.74 mi
Kilometers
146.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.86 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Monterey
Fri, Apr 17, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monterey
2026-04-17T09:05
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monterey
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Monterey
54.7 mi
00h 53m
To Franklin
53.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Holly Street

    1 km · 57 sec · South Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 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 Monterey 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 81%
65
14.7 mi · 13%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 2%
I 24 East
0.79 mi · 1%
South Holly Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 53m from Monterey
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Monterey and 53.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Monterey and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monterey and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 90.74 mi (146.03 km).

Monterey

#1 Monterey

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates36.1475600, -85.2683000
Altitude574
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 Holly Street (-85.268358, 36.147611)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Monterey and Franklin. The current time is 09:05:25.

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.