How far is Fairmount, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Fairmount, TN to Franklin, TN is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.47 mi
04h 55m
Flight
265.67 mi
427.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.67 mi
Kilometers
427.55 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.47 mi
Kilometers
496.43 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Nov 6, 5:48 PM CST
Return by in Fairmount
Fri, Nov 6, 11:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Nov 6, 6:48 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CST

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

Leave by
7:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Harriman
TN

City in Tennessee

From Fairmount
154.5 mi
02h 27m
To Franklin
153.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    139 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    3041 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    1 km · 1 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gate City Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate City Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 50%
Gate City Highway
77 mi · 25%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
65
14.7 mi · 5%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 1%
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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
265.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
02h 27m from Fairmount
Leave By
7:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairmount and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Fairmount and 153.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.06 one way or $80.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairmount 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 Fairmount and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 265.67 mi (427.55 km).

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#1 Fairmount

Fairmount is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5851100, -82.1709700
Altitude529
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-82.170907, 36.584982)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $40.06
Round trip
$80.12
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $40.06 $80.12
Mid-grade $4.15 $45.15 $90.30
Premium $4.56 $49.65 $99.29
Diesel $5.90 $64.16 $128.32

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairmount, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Fairmount is 13:52:38, although it is 12:52:38 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

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