How far is Belle Meade, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Belle Meade, TN to Franklin, TN is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.1 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.82 mi
19.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.82 mi
Kilometers
19.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.1 mi
Kilometers
22.69 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 5:28 PM CDT
Return by in Belle Meade
Wed, Apr 22, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Meade
2026-04-22T17:02
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 5:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belle Meade
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood Estates
TN

City in United States of America

From Belle Meade
7 mi
00h 12m
To Franklin
7.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
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 Belle Meade and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Meade and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Place

    12 m · 5 sec · Harding Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belle Meade Boulevard

    2215 ft · 60 sec · Belle Meade Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tyne Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Tyne Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hillsboro Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Hillsboro Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    2727 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Meade 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hillsboro Road
8.67 mi · 62%
Hillsboro Pike
2.83 mi · 20%
Tyne Boulevard
1.54 mi · 11%
3rd Avenue North
0.52 mi · 4%
Belle Meade Boulevard
0.42 mi · 3%
Public Square
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Hillsboro Road

Continue on Hillsboro Road

8.67 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 12m from Belle Meade
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belle Meade and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Meade to Franklin?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Belle Meade and 7.1 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belle Meade and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

14 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Meade and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 11.82 mi (19.03 km).

Belle Meade

#1 Belle Meade

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,788
Coordinates36.0958900, -86.8569400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Harding Place (-86.856939, 36.09587)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.77
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.89 $3.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.65 $2.33 $4.65
Diesel $5.30 $2.65 $5.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Meade and Franklin. The current time is 17:02:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.