How far is Three Way, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Three Way, TN to Franklin, TN is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.39 mi
02h 14m
Flight
111.95 mi
180.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.95 mi
Kilometers
180.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.39 mi
Kilometers
208.23 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 11, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Three Way
Sat, Apr 11, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Way
2026-04-10T21:49
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 11, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

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

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

From Three Way
56 mi
01h 07m
To Franklin
73.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Way and Franklin.

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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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 07m from Three Way
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Three Way and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Way to Franklin?

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Three Way and 73.4 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Three Way and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Way and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.17 km).

Three Way

#1 Three Way

City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,697
Coordinates35.7759000, -88.8595000
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Sanders Rd (-88.859378, 35.773744)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Way and Franklin. The current time is 21:49:40.

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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.