How far is White Bluff, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from White Bluff, TN to Franklin, TN is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
31.02 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.36 mi
37.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.36 mi
Kilometers
37.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.02 mi
Kilometers
49.92 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:57 PM CDT
Return by in White Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Bluff
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in White Bluff
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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From White Bluff
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Franklin
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Bluff and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2062 ft · 36 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto White Bluff Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · White Bluff Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fairview Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridge Street

    928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    591 ft · 12 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 White Bluff 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 38%
White Bluff Road
7.82 mi · 25%
Fairview Boulevard
5.26 mi · 17%
Broadway Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.18 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue North
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 96

Turn right onto State Highway 96

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
00h 21m from White Bluff
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Bluff and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Bluff to Franklin?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from White Bluff and 15.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Bluff and Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Bluff and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 23.36 mi (37.6 km).

White Bluff

#1 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-87.220968, 36.107392)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between White Bluff and Franklin. The current time is 20:14:14.

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.