How far is Bloomingdale, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, TN to Franklin, TN is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.34 mi
04h 43m
Flight
248.21 mi
399.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.21 mi
Kilometers
399.45 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.34 mi
Kilometers
478.53 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Tue, Apr 14, 9:27 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomingdale
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Franklin
Tue, Apr 14, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Bloomingdale
148.2 mi
02h 21m
To Franklin
149.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    19 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bloomingdale Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North John B Dennis Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · North John B Dennis Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 52%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 19%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
65
14.7 mi · 5%
North John B Dennis Highway
7.55 mi · 3%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
248.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 21m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale to Franklin?

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.2 miles from Bloomingdale and 149.1 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomingdale and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomingdale and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 248.21 mi (399.45 km).

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#1 Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5845500, -82.4893200
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-82.489355, 36.584543)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.72 L · about $39.56
Round trip
$79.12
20.98 gal · 79.44 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.56 $79.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.61 $89.23
Premium $4.65 $48.82 $97.64
Diesel $5.30 $55.64 $111.28

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomingdale, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Bloomingdale is 17:44:10, although it is 16:44:10 in Franklin.

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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.