Colorado Springs to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Franklin, Tennessee is 1004.2 miles (1616.1 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1162.2 miles, taking about 21h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs 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.