How far is Edwardsville, IL from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Edwardsville, IL to Franklin, TN is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwardsville and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville and Franklin.
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Start on South Buchanan Street
2247 ft · 47 sec · South Buchanan Street
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Continue on Troy Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Troy Road
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Continue on South State Route 159
2.9 mi · 5 min · South State Route 159
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Continue on North Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Maryville Road
2412 ft · 43 sec · Maryville Road
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Continue on S Center Street
1642 ft · 28 sec · S Center Street
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64, US 50 East: Mount Vernon
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 18 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 · 35 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 Edwardsville and Franklin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 24 East
Continue straight
175 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Edwardsville and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwardsville to Franklin?
The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metropolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.4 miles from Edwardsville and 165.7 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.50 one way or $105.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwardsville and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Metropolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 261.6 mi (421.01 km).
#1 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.50 | $52.50 | $105.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $59.78 | $119.56 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $66.31 | $132.61 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $76.17 | $152.33 |
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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