How far is Franklin Parish, LA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin Parish, LA to Reading, PA is about 1198.3 miles (1928.5 km), with a travel time of about 22h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1042.2 miles (1677.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 44h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 24m.
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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The most populous city in Tennessee.
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Parish and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Parish and Reading.
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Start on Emma Rose Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Emma Rose Road
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Turn right onto Ellis Lane
1.5 mi · 6 min · Ellis Lane
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Loop Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1259 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 4
1556 ft · 26 sec · State Route 4
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Continue on Highway 17
1023 ft · 17 sec · Highway 17
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Continue on State Route 17
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Highway 577
1416 ft · 24 sec · Highway 577
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Continue on State Route 17
15.2 mi · 22 min · State Route 17
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Take the ramp slight right
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
39.7 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
151.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
130.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
186.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
914 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Turn left onto South West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Parish and Reading.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left
186 mi · 03h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Parish and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Parish to Reading?
The road trip is about 1198.3 miles (1928.5 km) and usually takes 22h 24m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 598.8 miles from Franklin Parish and 599.5 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1042.2 miles (1677.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.1 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 CDT. 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 $160.15 one way or $320.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 375.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin Parish and Reading, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Parish and Sunny near Reading.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Parish and Reading. Straight-line distance: 1042.21 mi (1677.28 km).
#1 Franklin Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 19,723 |
| Coordinates | 32.1332200, -91.6737700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1929 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 39h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 56m |
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 | $3.79 | $160.15 | $320.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $180.11 | $360.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $195.59 | $391.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $229.00 | $458.00 |
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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