How far is Greenbrier, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Franklin, TN is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
40.43 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.98 mi
45.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.98 mi
Kilometers
45.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.43 mi
Kilometers
65.06 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Greenbrier
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbrier
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbrier
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
Belle Meade
TN

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

From Greenbrier
17.9 mi
00h 29m
To Franklin
22.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    16.1 mi · 28 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Old Charlotte Pike

    39 m · 4 sec · Old Charlotte Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 100

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 100

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Pike

    1135 ft · 22 sec · Hillsboro Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Hillsboro Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    2727 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
16.1 mi · 40%
Hillsboro Road
8.67 mi · 21%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 100
0.66 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue North
0.52 mi · 1%
Hillsboro Pike
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Turn right onto River Road

16.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
00h 29m from Greenbrier
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenbrier and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Greenbrier and 22.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenbrier and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

10 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 27.98 mi (45.03 km).

Greenbrier

#1 Greenbrier

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

Population6,905
Coordinates36.2764400, -87.1180600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 49 (-87.118232, 36.276614)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 Greenbrier and Franklin. The current time is 21:12:36.

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.