How far is Franklin, TN from Pikeville, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Pikeville, TN is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.29 mi
02h 44m
Flight
96.74 mi
155.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.29 mi
Kilometers
190.37 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikeville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:11 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Pikeville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant View
TN

Human settlement in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
59.1 mi
01h 22m
To Pikeville
59.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

    1308 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    757 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Spencer Road

    39 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Spencer Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    615 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spencer Road
39 mi · 33%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 13%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 11%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 9%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 9%
West Main Street
8.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Spencer Road

Turn straight onto Spencer Road

39 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant View
01h 22m from Franklin
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Pikeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Franklin and 59.2 miles from Pikeville.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Pikeville.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant View

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

84 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 96.74 mi (155.69 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Pikeville

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,781
Coordinates35.6056200, -85.1888500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Pikeville (-85.18885, 35.60562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Pikeville. The current time is 08:27:57.

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.