How far is Franklin, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
34.59 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.84 mi
46.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.67 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-15T07:32
Arrive Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Berry Hill
TN

Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
17.3 mi
00h 21m
To Goodlettsville
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1720 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2352 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville

    671 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodlettsville

    75 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    78 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2750 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Murfreesboro Road
19.3 mi · 56%
I 24 West
9.62 mi · 28%
Downtown Loop
3.43 mi · 10%
Rivergate Parkway
0.94 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue South
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Murfreesboro Road

Merge slight left

16.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 21m from Franklin
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goodlettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Franklin and 17.3 miles from Goodlettsville.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goodlettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berry Hill, 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 Berry Hill.

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Goodlettsville

#2 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Goodlettsville. The current time is 07:32:29.

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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.