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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Human settlement in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog
Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Guinn Street
95 m · 19 sec · Guinn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
774 ft · 26 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Pickwick Street South
105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South
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Turn right onto Main Street
736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on United States Route 64
14.4 mi · 16 min · United States Route 64
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight
10 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceburg Highway
30.3 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Take the exit left
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1364 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 Savannah and Franklin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ethridge.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 91.42 mi (147.13 km).
#1 Savannah
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 6,913 |
| Coordinates | 35.2248000, -88.2492000 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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