Columbus, Ohio to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.5 miles 562.5 km · straight line
400.8 miles actual route 645.1 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Franklin, Tennessee is 349.5 miles (562.5 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located SW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.8 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Franklin, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM