How far is Pleasant View, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Pleasant View, TN to Franklin, TN is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.48 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.74 mi
54.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.74 mi
Kilometers
54.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.48 mi
Kilometers
73.2 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant View
Thu, Oct 15, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant View
2026-10-15T20:34
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant View
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
Nashville
TN

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

From Pleasant View
23.3 mi
00h 26m
To Franklin
22.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant View and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    1 km · 57 sec · State Highway 49

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2659 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  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 Pleasant View 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
20.5 mi · 45%
I 65 South
16.9 mi · 37%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 11%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
1.03 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue South
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
00h 26m from Pleasant View
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasant View and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant View to Franklin?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Pleasant View and 22.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant View and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

2 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 Pleasant View and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 33.74 mi (54.3 km).

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#1 Pleasant View

Pleasant View is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3942200, -87.0366700
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.036703, 36.394197)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.57
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $6.29 $12.57
Mid-grade $4.37 $7.03 $14.06
Premium $4.77 $7.69 $15.37
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant View and Franklin. The current time is 20:34:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.