How far is Central, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Central, TN to Franklin, TN is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Franklin.
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Start on Edith-Nankipoo Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Edith-Nankipoo Road
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
575 ft · 12 sec · Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
140 m · 14 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
81 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
980 ft · 25 sec · South Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Turn left
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Haralson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
784 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
115.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin
868 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 96
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96
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Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Bridge Street
928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
53 m · 3 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Central and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Franklin?
The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Central and 83.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 149.64 mi (240.83 km).
#1 Central
Central is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8036900, -89.5373000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $24.78 | $49.55 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $35.21 | $70.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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