Columbia, Tennessee to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

23.4 miles 37.6 km · straight line
30.4 miles estimated 48.9 km · driving distance
37min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Franklin, Tennessee is 23.4 miles (37.6 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located NNE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 30.4 miles, taking about 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee and Franklin, Tennessee. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Tennessee to Franklin, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Explore more routes from Franklin, Tennessee

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients