How far is New Tazewell, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from New Tazewell, TN to Franklin, TN is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
237.33 mi
03h 57m
Flight
185.78 mi
298.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.78 mi
Kilometers
298.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.33 mi
Kilometers
381.95 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in New Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Tazewell
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Tazewell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From New Tazewell
119 mi
01h 58m
To Franklin
118.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 New Tazewell and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Tazewell and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on First Avenue

    10 m · 9 sec · First Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broadway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Tazewell 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 65%
Knoxville Bypass
22.3 mi · 9%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 7%
65
14.7 mi · 6%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 4%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
185.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 58m from New Tazewell
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Tazewell 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 New Tazewell to Franklin?

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 119 miles from New Tazewell and 118.4 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Tazewell 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 New Tazewell and Mostly Clear near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Tazewell and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 185.78 mi (298.98 km).

New Tazewell

#1 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: First Avenue (-83.599674, 36.442555)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $31.56
Round trip
$63.13
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.56 $63.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.60 $71.20
Premium $4.65 $38.95 $77.91
Diesel $5.30 $44.39 $88.79

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 New Tazewell, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in New Tazewell is 08:38:43, although it is 07:38:43 in Franklin.

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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.