How far is Blaine, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Blaine, TN to Franklin, TN is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.53 mi
03h 24m
Flight
177.52 mi
285.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.52 mi
Kilometers
285.69 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.53 mi
Kilometers
343.64 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-18T06:27
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:25 AM to 10:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Blaine
107.1 mi
01h 42m
To Franklin
106.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Bates Drive

    73 m · 16 sec · Bates Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rutledge Pike

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Rutledge Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 73%
Rutledge Pike
38.2 mi · 18%
65
14.7 mi · 7%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 1%
I 24 East
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 42m from Blaine
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blaine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Franklin?

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Blaine and 106.4 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blaine and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blaine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 177.52 mi (285.69 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

City in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,869
Coordinates36.1542500, -83.7040700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Bates Drive (-83.703934, 36.154106)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.79
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.40 $56.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.65 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.30 $39.94 $79.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blaine, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Blaine is 06:27:03, although it is 05:27:03 in Franklin.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.