How far is Brownsville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
148.18 mi
02h 27m
Flight
136.12 mi
219.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.12 mi
Kilometers
219.07 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.18 mi
Kilometers
238.48 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-19T00:18
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Brownsville
74 mi
01h 13m
To Franklin
74.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    97 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    115.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin

    868 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
116 mi · 78%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 8%
East Main Street
9.73 mi · 7%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 4%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US 70

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 13m from Brownsville
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Brownsville and 74.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 136.12 mi (219.07 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-89.262208, 35.593995)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Franklin. The current time is 00:18:31.

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.