How far is Franklin, TN from Greenbrier, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 57m.
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 twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Greenbrier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Greenbrier.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North, US 31W South: Louisville, Springfield, Greenbrier
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Blue Star
1215 ft · 23 sec · Blue Star
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Keep slight right
916 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Dickerson Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Dickerson Pike
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Continue on Springfield Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Springfield Highway
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Turn right onto East College Street
30 m · 4 sec · East College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Greenbrier.
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.
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.
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 Greenbrier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Greenbrier?
The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Franklin and 22.1 miles from Greenbrier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Greenbrier.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 34.9 mi (56.17 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 Greenbrier
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,745 |
| Coordinates | 36.4275500, -86.8047200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenbrier (-86.80472, 36.42755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
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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