How far is Franklin, TN from Tellico Village, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Tellico Village, TN is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Tellico Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Tellico Village.
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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
150.4 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
8.5 mi · 14 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
915 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Tellico Parkway
7.8 mi · 14 min · Tellico Parkway
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Turn left onto Toqua Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Toqua Road
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Turn right onto Daleyuhski Way
156 m · 23 sec · Daleyuhski Way
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Continue on Daleyuhski Way
54 m · 8 sec · Daleyuhski Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daleyuhski Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Tellico Village.
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
150 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Tellico Village?
The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Franklin and 94.9 miles from Tellico Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Tellico Village, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Tellico Village. Straight-line distance: 147.41 mi (237.23 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 Tellico Village
Tellico Village is a planned community situated on the western side of Tellico Lake in Loudon County, Tennessee.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6832100, -84.2551800 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Tellico Village (-84.25518, 35.68321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $3.90 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $40.09 | $80.19 |
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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