How far is Franklin, TN from McEwen, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to McEwen, TN is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.06 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.53 mi
71.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.06 mi
Kilometers
82.17 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McEwen
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-19T03:53
Arrive McEwen
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Burns
TN

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

From Franklin
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To McEwen
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    99 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 96

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East College Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West College Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway of America Highway

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Broadway of America Highway

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    50 m · 7 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 28%
Highway 96
11.6 mi · 23%
Broadway of America Highway
11.6 mi · 23%
West College Street
1.77 mi · 3%
East College Street
1.44 mi · 3%
SR 46
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 96

Turn left onto State Highway 96

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
00h 33m from Franklin
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Franklin and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McEwen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Franklin and 25.5 miles from McEwen.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McEwen.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and McEwen. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 McEwen

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

Population1,743
Coordinates36.1078400, -87.6330700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: McEwen (-87.63307, 36.10784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and McEwen. The current time is 03:53:50.

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.