How far is Franklin, TN from Roan Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is about 324.4 miles (522 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Roan Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Roan Mountain.
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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
171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
683 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
1139 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway
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Turn right onto Okolona Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road
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Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road
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Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road
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Turn right onto State Line Road
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Line Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1077 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Roan Mountain.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Roan Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Roan Mountain?
The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162 miles from Franklin and 162.4 miles from Roan Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Roan Mountain, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Roan Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Roan Mountain. Straight-line distance: 268.64 mi (432.34 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 Roan Mountain
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 36.1962300, -82.0704000 |
| Altitude | 786 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roan Mountain (-82.0704, 36.19623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.18 | $86.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.70 | $97.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.29 | $106.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
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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