How far is Bluff City, TN from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Bluff City, TN to Franklin, TN is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluff City and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluff City and Franklin.
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Start on Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
795 ft · 39 sec · Carter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Holston Drive
119 m · 19 sec · Holston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bluff City Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Bluff City Highway
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Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn left onto I 81 South
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
2313 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
638 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
825 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on 65: Huntsville
2711 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1498 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1761 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
121 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluff City and Franklin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bluff City and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluff City to Franklin?
The road trip is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Bluff City and 152.5 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bluff City and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluff City and Sunny near Franklin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluff City and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 259.68 mi (417.91 km).
#1 Bluff City
City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,670 |
| Coordinates | 36.4742700, -82.2609700 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.85 | $91.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.18 | $114.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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