How far is Franklin, TN from East Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to East Cleveland, TN is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and East Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and East Cleveland.
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Start on Public Square
127 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 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
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1059 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
114 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto King Street Southeast
71 m · 8 sec · King Street Southeast
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Turn right
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast
2186 ft · 44 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast
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Continue on Dalton Pk
1353 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue Southeast
2550 ft · 51 sec · Wildwood Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Dalton Pk
903 ft · 20 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1460 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Dooley Street Southeast
738 ft · 22 sec · Dooley Street Southeast
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Continue on Gaut Street Northeast
1341 ft · 37 sec · Gaut Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
1125 ft · 37 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Lang Street Northeast
1318 ft · 60 sec · Lang Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Northeast
619 ft · 32 sec · 11th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
101 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and East Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near East Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to East Cleveland?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Franklin and 81.2 miles from East Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and East Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near East Cleveland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and East Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 124.78 mi (200.82 km).
#1 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Cleveland
East Cleveland is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1609100, -84.8577200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Cleveland (-84.85772, 35.16091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.68 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $33.73 | $67.46 |
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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