How far is Franklin, TN from Bloomingdale, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Bloomingdale, TN is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.67 mi
05h 30m
Flight
248.21 mi
399.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.21 mi
Kilometers
399.45 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.67 mi
Kilometers
479.06 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomingdale
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-14T18:03
Arrive Bloomingdale
Tue, Apr 14, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
148.6 mi
02h 45m
To Bloomingdale
149 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2341 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville

    2515 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    155 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on South John B Dennis Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South John B Dennis Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bloomingdale Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bloomingdale Pike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
208 mi · 70%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 17%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 6%
South John B Dennis Highway
7.54 mi · 3%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
248.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 45m from Franklin
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Bloomingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Franklin and 149 miles from Bloomingdale.

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

The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.60 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Bloomingdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Bloomingdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Bloomingdale. Straight-line distance: 248.21 mi (399.45 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 Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5845500, -82.4893200
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Bloomingdale (-82.48932, 36.58455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.76 L · about $39.60
Round trip
$79.19
21 gal · 79.52 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.60 $79.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.66 $89.31
Premium $4.65 $48.87 $97.73
Diesel $5.30 $55.69 $111.38

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Bloomingdale, TN. The current time in Franklin is 18:03:38, although it is 19:03:38 in Bloomingdale.

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.