How far is Franklin, TN from Vonore, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Vonore, TN is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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 53m.
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 Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Vonore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Vonore.
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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
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Loudon
2251 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Loudon Highway
1250 ft · 29 sec · Loudon Highway
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Continue on State Route 72
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Route 72
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Church Street
769 ft · 40 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
10 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Vonore.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vonore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Vonore?
The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Franklin and 101.9 miles from Vonore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Vonore, 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 Rain Showers near Vonore.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Vonore. Straight-line distance: 149.1 mi (239.95 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 Vonore
City in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 35.5900800, -84.2418600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vonore (-84.24186, 35.59008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.08 | $76.17 |
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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