How far is Franklin, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.21 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.89 mi
14.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.89 mi
Kilometers
14.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.21 mi
Kilometers
14.82 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Tue, Apr 14, 6:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-14T18:04
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood Estates
TN

City in United States of America

From Franklin
4.6 mi
00h 07m
To Brentwood
4.6 mi
00h 07m

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
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    31 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    857 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Road

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Franklin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 43 sec · Church Street East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road
8.69 mi · 94%
Church Street East
0.33 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.16 mi · 2%
Public Square
0.02 mi
Wilson Pike
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Franklin Road

Continue on Franklin Road

8.69 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 07m from Franklin
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Franklin and 4.6 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

14 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.3 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 Brentwood

Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0331200, -86.7827800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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

There is no time difference between Franklin and Brentwood. The current time is 18:04:24.

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.