How far is Savannah, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Savannah, TN to Franklin, TN is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
116.35 mi
02h 09m
Flight
91.42 mi
147.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.42 mi
Kilometers
147.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.35 mi
Kilometers
187.25 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 25, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Savannah
Mon, May 25, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-25T03:22
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 25, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
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
Ethridge
TN

Human settlement in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Savannah
58 mi
01h 05m
To Franklin
58.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guinn Street

    95 m · 19 sec · Guinn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    774 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Route 64

    14.4 mi · 16 min · United States Route 64

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    10 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceburg Highway

    30.3 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

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

    1364 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
49.4 mi · 42%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 27%
United States Route 64
15.7 mi · 13%
Murfreesboro Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Wayne Road

Continue on Wayne Road

31.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ethridge
01h 05m from Savannah
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Savannah and Rain Showers near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Ethridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Savannah and 58.3 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog around Savannah and Rain Showers near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Ethridge

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 91.42 mi (147.13 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Guinn Street (-88.249076, 35.224786)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Franklin. The current time is 03:22:12.

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.