How far is Adamsville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Adamsville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
124.55 mi
02h 19m
Flight
97.87 mi
157.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.87 mi
Kilometers
157.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.55 mi
Kilometers
200.45 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adamsville
2026-04-19T05:19
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adamsville
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
Ethridge
TN

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

From Adamsville
62.1 mi
01h 09m
To Franklin
62.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adamsville and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Route 64

    14.4 mi · 16 min · United States Route 64

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    10 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceburg Highway

    30.3 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1364 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamsville and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
49.4 mi · 40%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 25%
United States Route 64
15.7 mi · 13%
East Main Street
8.07 mi · 6%
Murfreesboro Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ethridge
01h 09m from Adamsville
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Adamsville 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 Adamsville to Franklin?

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 62.1 miles from Adamsville and 62.4 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Adamsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Ethridge

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adamsville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 97.87 mi (157.51 km).

Adamsville

#1 Adamsville

Town in Tennessee

Population2,162
Coordinates35.2359100, -88.3906000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: US 64 (-88.390604, 35.235849)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.64 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.28 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 Adamsville and Franklin. The current time is 05:19:51.

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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.