How far is Pine Crest, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Pine Crest, TN to Franklin, TN is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.32 mi
03h 44m
Flight
154.88 mi
249.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.88 mi
Kilometers
249.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.32 mi
Kilometers
333.65 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 8:53 AM CST
Return by in Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 1:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Crest
2026-11-07T06:09
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 9:53 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:44 AM to 10:44 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Crest
9:00 PM EST
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 Pine Crest
104.1 mi
01h 52m
To Franklin
103.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Department Lane

    27 m · 5 sec · Fire Department Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pinecrest Road

    5.5 mi · 21 min · Pinecrest Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Pinecrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Towe String Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Towe String Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Island Road

    63 m · 9 sec · Island Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2438 ft · 2 min · Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  16. 16

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

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  20. 20

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

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  23. 23

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

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  34. 34

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  37. 37

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  41. 41

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  43. 43

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Crest 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
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 67%
65
14.7 mi · 7%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 3%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 3%
Pinecrest Road
5.58 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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 52m from Pine Crest
Leave By
9:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Pine Crest and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Crest to Franklin?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Pine Crest and 103.3 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pine Crest and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Crest and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 154.88 mi (249.25 km).

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#1 Pine Crest

Pine Crest is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2761900, -84.1288100
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Fire Department Lane (-84.12867, 36.276236)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.69 L · about $26.92
Round trip
$53.83
14.62 gal · 55.38 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $26.92 $53.83
Mid-grade $4.15 $30.34 $60.67
Premium $4.56 $33.36 $66.71
Diesel $5.90 $43.11 $86.21

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pine Crest, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in Pine Crest is 06:09:03, although it is 05:09:03 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.