How far is Algood, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Algood, TN to Franklin, TN is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
101.54 mi
01h 41m
Flight
81.51 mi
131.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.54 mi
Kilometers
163.42 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Algood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Algood
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Algood
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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Algood
50.6 mi
00h 50m
To Franklin
51 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    596 ft · 28 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1127 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 10th Street

    139 m · 17 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 20 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 · 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 Algood 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 10th Street
78.5 mi · 77%
65
14.7 mi · 14%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.36 mi · 1%
I 24 East
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 10th Street

Merge slight left

74.9 mi · 01h 20m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 50m from Algood
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Algood and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Algood and 51 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Algood and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Algood and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 81.51 mi (131.17 km).

Algood

#1 Algood

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,547
Coordinates36.1958900, -85.4485800
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue North (-85.448658, 36.195866)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Algood and Franklin. The current time is 21:49:51.

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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.