How far is Arlington, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Franklin, TN is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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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 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Franklin.
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Start on West Roby Street
9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Street
566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
14.1 mi · 25 min · Yellow Creek Road
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Continue on Pond Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Pond Road
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Turn left onto West College Street
80 m · 8 sec · West College Street
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Continue on West College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46
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Take the exit left
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin
868 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 96
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96
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Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Bridge Street
928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
53 m · 3 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 Arlington and Franklin.
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.
Yellow Creek Road
Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
14.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington 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 Arlington to Franklin?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Arlington and 33.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 54.26 mi (87.32 km).
#1 Arlington
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.3145000, -87.7130800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
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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