How far is Harrogate, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Harrogate, TN to Franklin, TN is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.16 mi
04h 12m
Flight
184.63 mi
297.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.63 mi
Kilometers
297.13 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.16 mi
Kilometers
378.46 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Harrogate
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrogate
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrogate
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Harrogate
118.7 mi
02h 06m
To Franklin
116.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  41. 41

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 59%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 8%
65
14.7 mi · 6%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 4%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 4%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
184.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 06m from Harrogate
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrogate and Mostly Clear near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Harrogate and 116.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrogate and Mostly Clear near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrogate and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 184.63 mi (297.13 km).

Harrogate

#1 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: US 25E (-83.656871, 36.582299)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.41 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.82 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harrogate, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Harrogate is 07:26:14, although it is 06:26:14 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.