Origin
Centerville, TN
Morning in Centerville on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, TN to Franklin, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, TN
Kelly
Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
Centerville, TN to Franklin, TN is 47 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via State Highway 100 and State Highway 96, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within Tennessee. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time to explore your destination without feeling rushed. You'll be covering 47 miles, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, so it's an economical choice for a short drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 100 | 21.4 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 96 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Fairview Boulevard | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 100
— 21.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, TN and Franklin, TN.
1
Start on SR 48; SR 100
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Public Square
2
Continue on SR 48; SR 100
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Central Avenue
3
Continue on TN 48; TN 100
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 100
4
Continue on TN 100
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 46
5
Continue on TN 100
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 100
6
Continue on TN 100
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Fairview Boulevard
7
Continue on TN 100
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Fairview Boulevard
8
Take the exit
292 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn right onto TN 96
12 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 96
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Public Square
13
Arrive at destination
US 31 Business; TN 96
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 34.9 and 47 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
34.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
TN 96 / State Highway 96
Turn right onto TN 96 / State Highway 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
3rd Avenue North
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 31 Business; TN 96 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto US 31 Business; TN 96 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Franklin, TN
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 73% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of your journey. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 21.4 miles along State Highway 100. While not an interstate, the use of State Highway 100, Fairview Boulevard, and State Highway 96 means you'll encounter stretches conducive to steady progress. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the 47 miles.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on State Highway 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 100 and State Highway 96. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 34.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Centerville, TN to Franklin, TN is easy. At 1h 6m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.9 miles (TN 96 / State Highway 96): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles (3rd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Franklin, TN
Full guide →Franklin is a city of 81,000 people (2018) in Tennessee, just a few miles south of Nashville. There are two main areas of interest. One is the Cool Springs area, which is identified by its corporate and retail growth surrounding one of the largest malls in the Southeast, the CoolSprings Galleria. The other is historic downtown Franklin which retains much of its small town charm. It is a walkable, friendly historic downtown district, recognized as a Great American Main Street.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on State Highway 100. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.9 miles (TN 96 / State Highway 96): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles (3rd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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