How far is Franklin, TN from Brighton, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Brighton, TN is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Brighton.
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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
50.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 64: Pulaski, Fayetteville
1342 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
30.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Flintville Road
2704 ft · 54 sec · Flintville Road
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Turn right onto Howell Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Howell Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Howell Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Brighton.
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
50.9 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Brighton?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Cornersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Franklin and 43.1 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Cornersville
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 Cornersville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 63.19 mi (101.69 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 Brighton
Town in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 2,929 |
| Coordinates | 35.0800900, -86.4391600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-86.43916, 35.08009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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