How far is Franklin, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.55 mi
04h 29m
Flight
154.88 mi
249.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.88 mi
Kilometers
249.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.55 mi
Kilometers
335.63 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 PM EST
Return by in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 3:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-11-07T07:00
Arrive Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 11:30 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
104 mi
02h 14m
To Pine Crest
104.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Pine Crest.

  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

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road

  35. 35

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

    1016 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2438 ft · 2 min · Liberty Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Island Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Island Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Towe String Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Towe String Road

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Pinecrest Road

    4.6 mi · 18 min · Pinecrest Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1213 ft · 53 sec · Pinecrest Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Pinecrest Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Fire Department Lane

    27 m · 4 sec · Fire Department Lane

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Department Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
135 mi · 65%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 8%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 4%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 3%
US 27
7.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 14m from Franklin
Leave By
8:02 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Pine Crest?

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 104 miles from Franklin and 104.6 miles from Pine Crest.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.10 one way or $54.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 154.88 mi (249.25 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 Pine Crest

Pine Crest is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2761900, -84.1288100
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Pine Crest (-84.12881, 36.27619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.86 L · about $27.10
Round trip
$54.20
14.72 gal · 55.72 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $27.10 $54.20
Mid-grade $4.15 $30.54 $61.09
Premium $4.56 $33.58 $67.17
Diesel $5.90 $43.40 $86.80

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Pine Crest, TN. The current time in Franklin is 07:00:50, although it is 08:00:50 in Pine Crest.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.