How far is Franklin, TN from La Vergne, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to La Vergne, TN is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
26.76 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.22 mi
27.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.22 mi
Kilometers
27.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.06 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vergne
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive La Vergne
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood Estates
TN

City in United States of America

From Franklin
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To La Vergne
13.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and La Vergne.

  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

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254 East: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1813 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Bell Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bell Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Waldron Road, La Vergne

    721 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vergne, Waldron Road

    85 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Waldron Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 21 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 22 sec · International Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Murfreesboro Road
11.3 mi · 42%
I 24 East
5.1 mi · 19%
Old Hickory Boulevard
4.83 mi · 18%
Bell Road
2.39 mi · 9%
Waldron Road
2.16 mi · 8%
SR 254 East
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Murfreesboro Road

Merge slight left

8.51 mi · 00h 09m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 19m from Franklin
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near La Vergne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to La Vergne?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Franklin and 13.4 miles from La Vergne.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near La Vergne.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brentwood Estates, 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 Brentwood Estates.

BUS

Nashville, TN

14 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and La Vergne. Straight-line distance: 17.22 mi (27.72 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
La Vergne

#2 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and La Vergne. The current time is 23:08:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.