How far is Franklin, TN from Unicoi, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Unicoi, TN is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Unicoi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Unicoi.
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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 left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
22.7 mi · 27 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 173
1599 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
2073 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Unicoi Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Unicoi Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Unicoi Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Unicoi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Unicoi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Unicoi?
The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Franklin and 155.3 miles from Unicoi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Unicoi, 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 Sunny near Unicoi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Unicoi. Straight-line distance: 253.09 mi (407.31 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 Unicoi
City in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 3,579 |
| Coordinates | 36.1953900, -82.3495800 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unicoi (-82.34958, 36.19539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.29 | $82.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.96 | $101.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.08 | $116.16 |
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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