Franklin, TN Road Trips

Franklin, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 25 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Franklin, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

65

Longest Drive

308.2 mi

Bristol, TN

Quickest Drive

29m

Nashville, TN

Plan Around Franklin, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Franklin, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bristol, TN to Franklin, TN 308.2 mi · 4h 36m Bluff City, TN to Franklin, TN 306.4 mi · 5h 39m Erwin, TN to Franklin, TN 296.1 mi · 5h 38m Kingsport, TN to Franklin, TN 291.9 mi · 5h 24m

Continue From Franklin, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Franklin, TN to Bristol, TN 308.2 mi · 5h 40m Franklin, TN to Bluff City, TN 306.4 mi · 5h 40m Franklin, TN to Erwin, TN 296.1 mi · 5h 39m Franklin, TN to Kingsport, TN 292.8 mi · 5h 26m

Trips from Franklin, TN

Franklin, TN to Bristol, TN

308.2 mi 5h 40m

Franklin, TN to Bluff City, TN

306.4 mi 5h 40m

Franklin, TN to Erwin, TN

296.1 mi 5h 39m

Franklin, TN to Kingsport, TN

292.8 mi 5h 26m

Franklin, TN to Alcoa, TN

198.6 mi 3h 44m

Franklin, TN to Clinton, TN

189.4 mi 3h 38m

Franklin, TN to Dyer, TN

154.5 mi 2h 59m

Franklin, TN to Adamsville, TN

124.2 mi 2h 37m

Franklin, TN to Dunlap, TN

109.4 mi 2h 26m

Franklin, TN to Algood, TN

101.4 mi 1h 56m

Franklin, TN to Clifton, TN

97.7 mi 2h 9m

Franklin, TN to Altamont, TN

95.5 mi 2h 2m

Franklin, TN to Parsons, TN

92.3 mi 1h 44m

Franklin, TN to Sewanee, TN

90.5 mi 1h 51m

Franklin, TN to Baxter, TN

88.4 mi 1h 41m

Franklin, TN to Lafayette, TN

84.5 mi 1h 39m

Franklin, TN to Decherd, TN

73.9 mi 1h 43m

Franklin, TN to Alexandria, TN

64.6 mi 1h 21m

Driving from Franklin, TN

Expect an average of 121 miles and about 2h 23m behind the wheel when leaving Franklin, TN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 308 miles (5h 40m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Franklin, TN include Bristol, TN (308.2 mi, 5h 40m), Bluff City, TN (306.4 mi, 5h 40m), Erwin, TN (296.1 mi, 5h 39m), Kingsport, TN (292.8 mi, 5h 26m), and Alcoa, TN (198.6 mi, 3h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 121-mile trip from Franklin, TN, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 mapped routes leaving Franklin, TN and 40 routes heading into Franklin, TN, covering 65 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 308 miles.

The longest mapped route from Franklin, TN covers 308 miles and takes approximately 5h 40m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.

The average route from Franklin, TN runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Franklin, TN costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Franklin, TN include Bristol, TN, Bluff City, TN, Erwin, TN and Kingsport, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.