How far is Franklin, TN from Seymour, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Seymour, TN is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.71 mi
03h 56m
Flight
175.97 mi
283.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.97 mi
Kilometers
283.2 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.71 mi
Kilometers
339.1 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Sun, Nov 1, 1:02 AM EST
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Nov 1, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-10-31T21:05
Arrive Seymour
Sun, Nov 1, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
9:06 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

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
105.2 mi
01h 58m
To Seymour
105.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Chapman Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Boyds Creek Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boyds Creek Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyds Creek Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
174 mi · 83%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 8%
Chapman Highway
11.5 mi · 5%
Boyds Creek Highway
2.33 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 mi · 1%
I 24 West
1.01 mi
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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 58m from Franklin
Leave By
9:06 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 105.2 miles from Franklin and 105.5 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:06 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.88 one way or $55.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 175.97 mi (283.2 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 Seymour

Seymour is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8906400, -83.7246200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Seymour (-83.72462, 35.89064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $27.88
Round trip
$55.76
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $27.88 $55.76
Mid-grade $4.21 $31.31 $62.63
Premium $4.62 $34.37 $68.75
Diesel $5.95 $44.26 $88.52

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 · Oct 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Seymour, TN. The current time in Franklin is 21:05:17, although it is 22:05:17 in Seymour.

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.