How far is Ashland City, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Ashland City, TN to Franklin, TN is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland City and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City and Franklin.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 21 min · Ashland City Highway
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Turn right onto Clarksville Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue
2098 ft · 45 sec · Charlotte Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Avenue North
1295 ft · 24 sec · 14th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight left toward Knoxville, Huntsville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1498 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1761 ft · 34 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 Ashland City 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.
I 65 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland City to Franklin?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Ashland City and 13.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland City and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 26.48 mi (42.61 km).
#1 Ashland City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.2742200, -87.0641700 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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