How far is Franklin, TN from LaFollette, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to LaFollette, TN is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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Town in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and LaFollette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and LaFollette.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2341 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville
2515 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
134.4 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward Louisville
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and LaFollette.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near LaFollette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to LaFollette?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 103.1 miles from Franklin and 103.3 miles from LaFollette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and LaFollette, 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 LaFollette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and LaFollette. Straight-line distance: 156.58 mi (251.99 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 LaFollette
City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 7,456 |
| Coordinates | 36.3828600, -84.1199300 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaFollette (-84.11993, 36.38286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.77 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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