How far is Soddy-Daisy, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Soddy-Daisy, TN to Franklin, TN is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.41 mi
02h 28m
Flight
105.64 mi
170.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.64 mi
Kilometers
170.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.41 mi
Kilometers
238.84 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soddy-Daisy
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soddy-Daisy
9:30 PM EDT
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
Centertown
TN

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

From Soddy-Daisy
65.6 mi
01h 14m
To Franklin
82.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soddy-Daisy and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soddy-Daisy and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Daisy Dallas Road

    1891 ft · 56 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Lane

    752 ft · 26 sec · Harrison Lane

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soddy-Daisy and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Lane
35.7 mi · 24%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 11%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 7%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centertown
01h 14m from Soddy-Daisy
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Soddy-Daisy and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soddy-Daisy to Franklin?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Centertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Soddy-Daisy and 82.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Soddy-Daisy and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Soddy-Daisy and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Centertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

90 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soddy-Daisy and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 105.64 mi (170.01 km).

Soddy-Daisy

#1 Soddy-Daisy

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population13,719
Coordinates35.2359000, -85.1907900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Daisy Dallas Road (-85.190662, 35.235974)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.82 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.64 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Soddy-Daisy, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Soddy-Daisy is 20:31:19, although it is 19:31:19 in Franklin.

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.