How far is Bruceton, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Bruceton, TN to Franklin, TN is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
99.8 mi
01h 46m
Flight
77.3 mi
124.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.3 mi
Kilometers
124.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.8 mi
Kilometers
160.61 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, May 13, 7:37 PM CDT
Return by in Bruceton
Wed, May 13, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bruceton
2026-05-13T17:51
Arrive Franklin
Wed, May 13, 7:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bruceton
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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Bruceton
49.8 mi
00h 53m
To Franklin
50 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    3117 ft · 53 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway of America

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  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 Bruceton 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway of America
61.5 mi · 62%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 12%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 5%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 5%
Broad Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway of America

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 53m from Bruceton
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bruceton and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Bruceton and 50 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bruceton and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bruceton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 77.3 mi (124.41 km).

Bruceton

#1 Bruceton

City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates36.0381200, -88.2444900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street South (-88.244194, 36.038126)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bruceton and Franklin. The current time is 17:51:18.

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.