How far is Alexandria, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Alexandria, TN to Franklin, TN is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
63.91 mi
01h 13m
Flight
47.88 mi
77.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.88 mi
Kilometers
77.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.91 mi
Kilometers
102.86 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-17T10:18
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Alexandria
32.4 mi
00h 36m
To Franklin
31.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    59 m · 6 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    721 ft · 34 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

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

    2440 ft · 2 min · Locust Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nashville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sparta Pike

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Sparta Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 34 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 Alexandria and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
26.5 mi · 41%
Sparta Pike
15.4 mi · 24%
65
14.7 mi · 23%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 3%
Nashville Highway
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
00h 36m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Franklin?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Alexandria and 31.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 47.88 mi (77.05 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee

Population1,020
Coordinates36.0775600, -86.0333200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.033319, 36.077572)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.54 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.08 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Franklin. The current time is 10:18:53.

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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.