How long is the commute from Franklin, TN?

Name: Commute and cars in Franklin, TN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Franklin, TN take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

61.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.1% take public transportation.

0.8% of workers walk to work.

30.4% work from home.

3.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 23.9 minutes (±1.3)
Public transportation: 0.1%
Work from home: 30.4%
Households without a car: 3.1%

How people in Franklin get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Franklin	Williamson County	Tennessee	United States
Drove alone	61.9% (±2.2 points)	64.9%	75.8%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.5% (±1.3 points)	5.1%	8.4%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.1%	0.4%	3.2%
Walked	0.8% (±0.6 points)	0.5%	1.2%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.3% (±0.5 points)	1.1%	1.3%	2.0%
Worked from home	30.4% (±2.1 points)	28.3%	12.9%	15.1%

In Franklin, the average commute is lower than in Williamson County (27.9 minutes).

It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Franklin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Williamson County (0.1%).

It is also lower than in Tennessee (0.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Williamson County, Franklin ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 279 of 402.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Franklin

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Franklin	Williamson County	Tennessee	United States
No vehicle	3.1% (±0.8 points)	2.1%	5.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	29.9% (±2.3 points)	21.1%	30.9%	33.1%
2 vehicles	48.4% (±2.8 points)	48.3%	38.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	18.6% (±1.5 points)	28.5%	25.9%	21.9%

In Franklin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Williamson County (2.1%).

It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Franklin

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Franklin	Williamson County	Tennessee	United States
Workers working from home	30.4% (±2.1 points)	28.3% (±1.4 points)	12.9% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.8% (±0.5 points)	98.5% (±0.3 points)	94.5% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	96.0% (±1.0 points)	96.0% (±0.6 points)	89.2% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Franklin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Williamson County (96.0%).

It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Franklin

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Franklin
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Franklin	—	23.9 minutes (±1.3)	—
Brentwood	7.2 mi	25.7 minutes (±1.2)	Higher
Thompson's Station	7.7 mi	30.5 minutes (±7.5)	Not measurably different
Nolensville	11 mi	36.8 minutes (±7.3)	Higher
Forest Hills	11 mi	18.2 minutes (±1.3)	Lower
Oak Hill	11 mi	20.7 minutes (±1.8)	Lower
Spring Hill	12 mi	30.0 minutes (±1.2)	Higher
Belle Meade	13 mi	16.5 minutes (±1.2)	Lower
Berry Hill	15 mi	16.6 minutes (±2.9)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forest Hills, TN (18.2 minutes), Oak Hill, TN (20.7 minutes), Belle Meade, TN (16.5 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brentwood, TN (25.7 minutes), Nolensville, TN (36.8 minutes), Spring Hill, TN (30.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Williamson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Fairview	37.1 minutes (±3.3)
2	Nolensville	36.8 minutes (±7.3)
3	Thompson's Station	30.5 minutes (±7.5)
4	Spring Hill	30.0 minutes (±1.2)
5	Brentwood	25.7 minutes (±1.2)
6	Franklin	23.9 minutes (±1.3)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Franklin

How long is the average commute in Franklin?

Workers who live in Franklin, TN take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Franklin without a car?

3.1% of households in Franklin have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Franklin?

30.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Franklin worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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