Baton Rouge to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Franklin, Tennessee is 453 miles (729.1 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.6 miles, taking about 10h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Baton Rouge 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.