How far is Franklin, TN from Cornersville, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Cornersville, TN is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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.
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Cornersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Cornersville.
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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
37.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 129
1215 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Lynnville Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lynnville Highway
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Continue on Lynnville Road
1559 ft · 34 sec · Lynnville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1241 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Ruth Flye Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Cornersville.
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
37.9 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Cornersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Cornersville?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Franklin and 22.6 miles from Cornersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Cornersville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Nashville, TN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Cornersville. Straight-line distance: 38.97 mi (62.72 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 Cornersville
Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,312 |
| Coordinates | 35.3614600, -86.8397200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornersville (-86.83972, 35.36146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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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