Austin, Texas to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Franklin, Tennessee is 740.2 miles (1191.3 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.5 miles, taking about 15h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Franklin, Tennessee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.