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

606.3 miles 975.7 km · straight line
659.3 miles actual route 1061 km · driving distance
11h 37min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Franklin, Tennessee is 606.3 miles (975.7 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.3 miles, taking about 11h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, 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.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Franklin, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 37min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 56min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~15h 6min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM