Alton, Illinois to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

274 miles 440.9 km · straight line
342.4 miles estimated 551.1 km · driving distance
6h 53min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Franklin, Tennessee is 274 miles (440.9 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located SE of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 342.4 miles, taking about 6h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Franklin, Tennessee. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alton, Illinois to Franklin, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 53min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 16min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 32min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients