Detroit to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Detroit to Franklin, Tennessee is 487.7 miles (784.8 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located SSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.6 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.