How far is Centerville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Centerville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.01 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.98 mi
56.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.98 mi
Kilometers
56.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Centerville
23.5 mi
00h 31m
To Franklin
26.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Centerville and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Public Square

    6 m · 1 sec · West Public Square

  2. 2

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 100

    18.7 mi · 29 min · State Highway 100

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 46

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 100

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 100

  6. 6

    Continue on Fairview Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Fairview Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairview Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 100
21.4 mi · 43%
Fairview Boulevard
11.8 mi · 24%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 24%
State Highway 46
1.06 mi · 2%
North Central Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 100

Continue on State Highway 100

18.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
00h 31m from Centerville
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centerville and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Centerville and 26.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 34.98 mi (56.3 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

Town in Tennessee

Population3,561
Coordinates35.7789600, -87.4669600
Altitude190
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 Public Square (-87.466917, 35.778965)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Franklin. The current time is 22:31:48.

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.