How far is Wildwood Lake, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Wildwood Lake, TN to Franklin, TN is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood Lake and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Lake and Franklin.
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Start on Trewhitt Road
2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
3011 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
1797 ft · 55 sec · Trewhitt Road
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Turn left onto Plantation Drive
131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive
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Turn right onto Dalton Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike
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Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
2443 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 19 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 Wildwood Lake and Franklin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chattanooga
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
112 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wildwood Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wildwood Lake to Franklin?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Wildwood Lake and 82.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wildwood Lake and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wildwood Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood Lake and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 127.08 mi (204.52 km).
#1 Wildwood Lake
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 35.0920200, -84.8543900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
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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