How far is Reading, PA from Franklin Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Franklin Parish, LA is about 1198.4 miles (1928.6 km), with a travel time of about 22h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1042.2 miles (1677.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 44h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Franklin Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Franklin Parish.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg
2805 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle
157 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
216.2 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
282 mi · 5 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
39.1 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Winnsboro, Delhi
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winnsboro
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
81 m · 11 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Route 17
15.3 mi · 22 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Highway 577
1416 ft · 24 sec · Highway 577
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Continue on State Route 17
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Highway 17
1016 ft · 17 sec · Highway 17
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Continue on State Route 4
1563 ft · 26 sec · State Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
1259 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Loop Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Ellis Lane
1.5 mi · 6 min · Ellis Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emma Rose Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Emma Rose Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emma Rose Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Franklin Parish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 59 South
Continue straight
282 mi · 05h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Franklin Parish?
The road trip is about 1198.4 miles (1928.6 km) and usually takes 22h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 598.8 miles from Reading and 599.6 miles from Franklin Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1042.2 miles (1677.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $172.80 one way or $345.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 375.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Reading and Franklin Parish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Parish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Franklin Parish. Straight-line distance: 1042.21 mi (1677.28 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 19,723 |
| Coordinates | 32.1332200, -91.6737700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Parish (-91.67377, 32.13322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1929 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 39h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 57m |
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 | $4.09 | $172.80 | $345.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $194.49 | $388.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $209.50 | $419.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $252.89 | $505.79 |
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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