How far is Franklin, TN from Sneedville, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Sneedville, TN is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.39 mi
05h 04m
Flight
207.75 mi
334.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.75 mi
Kilometers
334.34 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.39 mi
Kilometers
425.49 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-18T19:31
Arrive Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 2:04 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
6:52 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

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
Crossville
TN

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

From Franklin
132 mi
02h 32m
To Sneedville
132.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lee Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Flat Gap Road

    17.1 mi · 26 min · Flat Gap Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    736 ft · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
179 mi · 68%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 11%
Flat Gap Road
18.1 mi · 7%
Murfreesboro Road
16.8 mi · 6%
Lee Highway
14.3 mi · 5%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.01 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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 32m from Franklin
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 132 miles from Franklin and 132.4 miles from Sneedville.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Sneedville. Straight-line distance: 207.75 mi (334.34 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Sneedville

City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,322
Coordinates36.5298100, -83.2174000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Sneedville (-83.2174, 36.52981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.32 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.64 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Sneedville, TN. The current time in Franklin is 19:31:09, although it is 20:31:09 in Sneedville.

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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.