How far is Franklin, TN from Knoxville, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Franklin and Knoxville is 164.93 miles (265.42 km).

Flight distance from Franklin, TN to Knoxville, TN is 164.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Franklin to Knoxville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Knoxville, Tennessee is: 196.52 miles (316.26 km) by car.

Driving from Franklin to Knoxville will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee. It is located in the Nashville metropolitan area. Franklin is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Carnton Plantation and the Frist Art Museum.

Population	85316
GPS Coordinates	35°55'30"N 86°52'8"W
Latitude	35.9250600
Longitude	-86.8688900
Altitude	196
Country	United States

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Knoxville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Knoxville Zoo and the Museum of Art & Design.

Population	190223
GPS Coordinates	35°57'38"N 83°55'15"W
Latitude	35.9606400
Longitude	-83.9207400
Altitude	276
Country	United States

Starting point in Franklin: Public Square (-86.868874,35.925004)
Ending point in Knoxville: US 11 (-83.920795,35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Knoxville

The distance between Franklin and Knoxville is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Franklin is 01:58:51, although it is 02:58:51 in Knoxville.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.25 liters (6.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Knoxville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Knoxville is $21.77 (diesel $29.01).

Tennessee gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.14	$3.56	$3.93	$4.18
Total	$21.77	$24.67	$27.27	$29.01

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Knoxville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.