Charlottesville to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Charlottesville to Franklin, Tennessee is 485.3 miles (781 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located WSW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 582.3 miles, taking about 11h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville 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.