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How long is the drivefrom each town?
Typical drive times from every town Ryan serves to the places people actually commute: downtown Nashville, the airport, Cool Springs, and downtown Franklin.
| From | Downtown Nashville | Nashville airport (BNA) | Cool Springs | Downtown Franklin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FranklinAbout 21 miles south of downtown Nashville on I-65. | 35 to 45 min in rush hour, about 25 off-peak | 30 to 40 min | About 10 min | In town |
| BrentwoodMaryland Farms, a major employment center, is inside the city. | 20 to 30 min in traffic | 20 to 25 min | About 10 min | Ask Ryan |
| Nashville | 10 to 20 min from most neighborhoods | About 15 min from most neighborhoods | Ask Ryan | Ask Ryan |
| Arrington | 40 to 50 min in traffic | 35 to 45 min | About 20 min | About 15 min |
| College GroveI-840 links east and west without touching Nashville traffic. | 45 to 55 min in traffic | 40 to 50 min | About 30 min | 20 to 25 min |
| Leipers ForkGreen Hills and West Nashville are about 30 to 35 min. | 45 to 55 min in traffic | 45 to 60 min | Ask Ryan | About 15 min |
| Thompson's Station | 40 to 50 min in traffic | 40 to 50 min | Ask Ryan | About 15 min |
Typical ranges from each area guide. Rush-hour times assume weekday peaks on I-65; your drive will vary.
Reading the commute table
Times are typical ranges, not guarantees. Rush-hour I-65 is the variable that matters most, and a few minutes of departure time can change a trip more than a mile of distance. Each figure comes from the matching area guide, where you will find the routes behind it.
Two local patterns are worth knowing. First, a large share of Williamson County residents work inside the county, in Cool Springs on Franklin's north edge or Maryland Farms in Brentwood, so a “long” downtown commute may never apply to you. Second, I-840 across the south of the county links east and west without touching Nashville traffic, which changes the math for the southern towns.
Where a cell reads “Ask Ryan,” the guide does not state a time yet. Ask, and he will tell you the honest version, including the back roads locals use.
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Straight answers
Commuting from Williamson County
How long is the commute from Franklin to downtown Nashville?
Franklin sits about 21 miles south of downtown Nashville on I-65. Plan on 35 to 45 minutes in rush hour and about 25 minutes outside it.
Which Williamson County town is closest to Nashville?
Brentwood. Its city line touches Davidson County, and a commute from central Brentwood to downtown Nashville runs 20 to 30 minutes in traffic.
How far is the Nashville airport from Franklin and Brentwood?
Roughly 20 to 25 minutes from Brentwood and 30 to 40 minutes from Franklin. From the southern towns, Arrington, College Grove, and Thompson's Station, plan on 35 to 50 minutes.
Do most Williamson County residents commute to Nashville?
Many do not. Cool Springs, on Franklin's north edge, and Maryland Farms, in Brentwood, host headquarters and regional offices for major healthcare and financial employers, so many residents commute ten minutes rather than forty.
What is the most scenic commute in Williamson County?
Locals will tell you it is the Old Hillsboro corridor from Leipers Fork into Franklin, about fifteen minutes past farms and conservation land.
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