How far is Franklin, TN from Rogersville, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Rogersville, TN is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.55 mi
04h 54m
Flight
218.05 mi
350.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.05 mi
Kilometers
350.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.55 mi
Kilometers
419.32 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Tue, May 26, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Tue, May 26, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-26T07:31
Arrive Rogersville
Tue, May 26, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
7:12 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

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
130.1 mi
02h 27m
To Rogersville
130.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Rogersville Bypass

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    59 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sneedville Pike

    582 ft · 17 sec · Sneedville Pike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
179 mi · 69%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 11%
Lee Highway
27.1 mi · 10%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 6%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 mi · 1%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 27m from Franklin
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Franklin and 130.4 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 218.05 mi (350.91 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.8 L · about $34.66
Round trip
$69.31
18.38 gal · 69.6 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.66 $69.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.09 $78.17
Premium $4.65 $42.77 $85.54
Diesel $5.30 $48.74 $97.49

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Rogersville, TN. The current time in Franklin is 07:31:08, although it is 08:31:08 in Rogersville.

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.