How far is Franklin, TN from Clifton, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Clifton, TN is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 02h 09m.
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.
City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Clifton.
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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
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
13.8 mi · 16 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Turn left
1498 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike
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Continue on Columbia Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Waynesboro Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Continue on State Highway 13
655 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto Smith Branch Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Smith Branch Road
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Continue on Beech Creek Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Beech Creek Road
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Turn left onto Morrison Creek Road
5 mi · 9 min · Morrison Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linden Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Linden Highway
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Continue on East Water Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Clifton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Clifton?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Franklin and 48.8 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.01 one way or $26.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 73.35 mi (118.05 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 Clifton
City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,655 |
| Coordinates | 35.3870200, -87.9953100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton (-87.99531, 35.38702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.67 | $29.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
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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