How far is Franklin, TN from Caryville, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Caryville, TN is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.81 mi
03h 58m
Flight
149.91 mi
241.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.91 mi
Kilometers
241.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.81 mi
Kilometers
319.95 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caryville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T02:10
Arrive Caryville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CDT
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
99.3 mi
01h 59m
To Caryville
99.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    127 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South

    1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2341 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville

    2515 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    38 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    79 m · 5 sec · West Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    1078 ft · 21 sec · Royal Blue Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp left toward Main Street

    1329 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Maple Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Mountain Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
135 mi · 68%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 8%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 4%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 59m from Franklin
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Caryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Franklin and 99.5 miles from Caryville.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Caryville.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Caryville. Straight-line distance: 149.91 mi (241.26 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Caryville

#2 Caryville

City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates36.2989700, -84.2232600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Caryville (-84.22326, 36.29897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.56 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
14.04 gal · 53.12 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.65 $32.67 $65.34
Diesel $5.30 $37.23 $74.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Caryville, TN. The current time in Franklin is 02:10:05, although it is 03:10:05 in Caryville.

Distance to Other Cities

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