How far is Nolensville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Nolensville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
20.29 mi
00h 31m
Flight
11.32 mi
18.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.32 mi
Kilometers
18.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.65 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Nolensville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nolensville
2026-04-18T21:11
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nolensville
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 Nolensville
7.1 mi
00h 15m
To Franklin
13.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
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 Nolensville and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nolensville Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Nolensville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Clovercroft Road

    1564 ft · 43 sec · Old Clovercroft Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clovercroft Road

    6.3 mi · 13 min · Clovercroft Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilson Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Wilson Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East McEwen Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East McEwen Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East McEwen Drive

    44 m · 3 sec · East McEwen Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East McEwen Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East McEwen Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clovercroft Road
6.28 mi · 31%
East McEwen Drive
2.94 mi · 14%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 12%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 6%
Wilson Pike
0.64 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue South
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clovercroft Road

Turn right onto Clovercroft Road

6.28 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 15m from Nolensville
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Nolensville 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 Nolensville to Franklin?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 7.1 miles from Nolensville and 13.1 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Nolensville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

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 Nolensville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.21 km).

Nolensville

#1 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Nolensville Road (-86.66941, 35.952303)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.72 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.65 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $5.30 $3.82 $7.64

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 Nolensville and Franklin. The current time is 21:11:32.

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.