How far is Somerville, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Somerville, TN to Franklin, TN is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
169.84 mi
02h 50m
Flight
147.15 mi
236.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.15 mi
Kilometers
236.81 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.84 mi
Kilometers
273.33 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-15T17:53
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Somerville
84.8 mi
01h 25m
To Franklin
85 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    618 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Stanton Koko Road

    111 m · 9 sec · Stanton Koko Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    943 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    129.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  10. 10

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

    868 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 96

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 96

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    53 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stanton Koko Road
130 mi · 77%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 7%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 3%
Highway 96
4.81 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
0.18 mi
Primary SR 96
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Stanton Koko Road

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
01h 25m from Somerville
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Cloudy near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Somerville and 85 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Cloudy near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 147.15 mi (236.81 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population3,248
Coordinates35.2437000, -89.3500700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: TN 76 (-89.350037, 35.243587)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Franklin. The current time is 17:53:51.

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.