How far is Franklin, TN from Ardmore, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Ardmore, TN is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
69.31 mi
01h 17m
Flight
64.48 mi
103.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.48 mi
Kilometers
103.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.31 mi
Kilometers
111.55 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Mon, Apr 13, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Mon, Apr 13, 4:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-13T13:59
Arrive Ardmore
Mon, Apr 13, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Lewisburg
TN

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Franklin
34.7 mi
00h 38m
To Ardmore
34.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    127 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South

    1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 65 South: Birmingham

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 31, 7: Ardmore, Huntsville

    790 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1776 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 7

    1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
63.8 mi · 92%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.94 mi · 3%
State Highway 7
0.34 mi
3rd Avenue South
0.34 mi
31
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisburg
00h 38m from Franklin
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Lewisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Franklin and 34.6 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisburg

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

78 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 64.48 mi (103.77 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

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

Population1,218
Coordinates34.9920300, -86.8466700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Ardmore. The current time is 13:59:01.

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.