How far is Franklin, TN from Farragut, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Farragut, TN is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
182.86 mi
03h 23m
Flight
151.99 mi
244.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.99 mi
Kilometers
244.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.86 mi
Kilometers
294.28 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T09:31
Arrive Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
10:12 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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
91.3 mi
01h 41m
To Farragut
91.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    159.5 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    859 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    50 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 57 sec · Kingston Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West End Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · West End Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West End Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
160 mi · 87%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 9%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 mi · 1%
North Campbell Station Road
1.46 mi · 1%
I 24 West
1.01 mi · 1%
Kingston Pike
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 53m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 41m from Franklin
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Franklin and Mostly Clear near Farragut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Franklin and 91.5 miles from Farragut.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Franklin and Mostly Clear near Farragut.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, 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 Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Farragut. Straight-line distance: 151.99 mi (244.6 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Farragut (-84.15353, 35.88452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 Farragut, TN. The current time in Franklin is 09:31:45, although it is 10:31:45 in Farragut.

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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.