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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Public Square
127 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit right toward I 65 South: Birmingham
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 31, 7: Ardmore, Huntsville
790 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left
1776 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on State Highway 7
1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisburg.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 64.48 mi (103.77 km).
#1 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardmore
Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,218 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920300, -86.8466700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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