How far is Tracy City, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Tracy City, TN to Franklin, TN is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
92.38 mi
01h 38m
Flight
78.49 mi
126.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.38 mi
Kilometers
148.67 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy City
2026-04-18T22:41
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy City
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
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Tracy City
46.1 mi
00h 49m
To Franklin
46.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    2248 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    528 ft · 25 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colyar Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Colyar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tracy Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Tracy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairmont Avenue

    1121 ft · 32 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    93 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    822 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

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

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tracy City 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
61.1 mi · 66%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 14%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 11%
Tracy Road
5.02 mi · 5%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Horton Highway
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 49m from Tracy City
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tracy City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tracy City to Franklin?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Tracy City and 46.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tracy City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy City and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 78.49 mi (126.31 km).

Tracy City

#1 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-85.736118, 35.260479)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy City and Franklin. The current time is 22:41:58.

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.