How far is Fincastle, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Fincastle, TN to Franklin, TN is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.49 mi
03h 45m
Flight
160.88 mi
258.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.88 mi
Kilometers
258.91 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.49 mi
Kilometers
337.14 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 1:46 AM CST
Return by in Fincastle
Sat, Nov 7, 6:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fincastle
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 2:46 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 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
9:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fincastle
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Fincastle
105.5 mi
01h 52m
To Franklin
104 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
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 Fincastle and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glade Springs Road

    1797 ft · 1 min · Glade Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Carl W Stiner Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  31. 31

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  34. 34

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  38. 38

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  40. 40

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fincastle 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
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 66%
65
14.7 mi · 7%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 3%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 3%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 52m from Fincastle
Leave By
9:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fincastle 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 Fincastle to Franklin?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 105.5 miles from Fincastle and 104 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 9:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fincastle and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fincastle and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 160.88 mi (258.91 km).

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#1 Fincastle

Fincastle is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.0477000
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Glade Springs Road (-84.04766, 36.409813)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $27.21
Round trip
$54.42
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $27.21 $54.42
Mid-grade $4.15 $30.67 $61.34
Premium $4.56 $33.72 $67.44
Diesel $5.90 $43.58 $87.16

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 Fincastle, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Fincastle is 23:00:32, although it is 22:00:32 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.