How far is Franklin, TN from Loudon, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Loudon, TN is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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 03h 32m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Loudon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Loudon.
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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
150.4 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 324: Sugar Limb Road
2052 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Hotchkiss Valley Road East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hotchkiss Valley Road East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lee Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge
2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Mulberry Street
581 ft · 16 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Blair Street
12 m · 2 sec · Blair Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blair Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Loudon.
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
150 mi · 02h 43m
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 Loudon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Loudon?
The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 93.5 miles from Franklin and 93.8 miles from Loudon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Loudon, 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 Loudon.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 142.63 mi (229.54 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 Loudon
Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 6,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.7328500, -84.3338100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loudon (-84.33381, 35.73285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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