How far is Gordonsville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Gordonsville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.91 mi
01h 10m
Flight
55.18 mi
88.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.91 mi
Kilometers
107.68 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, Jun 1, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Gordonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordonsville
2026-06-01T10:48
Arrive Franklin
Mon, Jun 1, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordonsville
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Gordonsville
33.9 mi
00h 35m
To Franklin
33.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    12 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gordonsville Highway

    2372 ft · 1 min · Gordonsville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordonsville Highway
45.5 mi · 68%
65
14.7 mi · 22%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
I 24 East
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gordonsville Highway

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
00h 35m from Gordonsville
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gordonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Gordonsville and 33.1 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gordonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordonsville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 55.18 mi (88.81 km).

Gordonsville

#1 Gordonsville

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,245
Coordinates36.1725600, -85.9297100
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-85.929638, 36.172557)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordonsville and Franklin. The current time is 10:48:41.

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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.