How far is Franklin, TN from Tazewell, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Tazewell, TN is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Tazewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Tazewell.
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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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass
6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway
1594 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto North Broadway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Maynardville Pike
8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South
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Continue on South Broad Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 9 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 Tazewell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Tazewell?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 120.1 miles from Franklin and 120.4 miles from Tazewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Tazewell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 187.58 mi (301.88 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 Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.4542500, -83.5693500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tazewell (-83.56935, 36.45425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.02 | $64.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.11 | $72.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.51 | $79.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
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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