How far is Franklin, TN from Oak Grove, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Oak Grove, TN is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
294.3 mi
05h 26m
Flight
250.14 mi
402.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.14 mi
Kilometers
402.56 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.3 mi
Kilometers
473.63 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, May 14, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-14T05:54
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 11:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 2:27 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
6:06 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
147 mi
02h 43m
To Oak Grove
147.3 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Oak Grove.

  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

    171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fort Henry Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Henry Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Kingsport Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Kingsport Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsport Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
208 mi · 71%
I 81 North
59 mi · 20%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 6%
Kingsport Highway
2.93 mi · 1%
Fort Henry Drive
2.86 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 06m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
250.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 43m from Franklin
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Franklin and 147.3 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 250.14 mi (402.56 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4117700, -82.4245900
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Oak Grove (-82.42459, 36.41177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $39.14
Round trip
$78.29
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.14 $78.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.15 $88.29
Premium $4.65 $48.31 $96.62
Diesel $5.30 $55.06 $110.11

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Oak Grove, TN. The current time in Franklin is 05:54:25, although it is 06:54:25 in Oak Grove.

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.