How far is McEwen, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from McEwen, TN to Franklin, TN is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
50.01 mi
01h 08m
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
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in McEwen
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McEwen
2026-04-17T04:01
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McEwen
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 McEwen
25.6 mi
00h 34m
To Franklin
24.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    50 m · 15 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 96: Fairview, Franklin

    868 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McEwen 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 46
14.1 mi · 28%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 24%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 11%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 10%
West College Street
1.47 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

13.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
00h 34m from McEwen
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 25.6 miles from McEwen and 24.4 miles from Franklin.

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 5.4 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 McEwen and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 km).

McEwen

#1 McEwen

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

Population1,743
Coordinates36.1078400, -87.6330700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-87.632949, 36.107586)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between McEwen and Franklin. The current time is 04:01:59.

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.