How far is New Union, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from New Union, TN to Franklin, TN is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Union and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Union and Franklin.
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Start on Woodbury Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I-24 West: Nashville
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
2443 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
121 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Union and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-24 West
Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving New Union and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Union to Franklin?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from New Union and 31.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around New Union and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murfreesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Union and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 51.86 mi (83.46 km).
#1 New Union
New Union is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5325800, -86.0808200 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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