Flagstaff to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1390.1 miles 2237.2 km · straight line
1668.1 miles estimated 2684.6 km · driving distance
33h 33min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Flagstaff to Franklin, Tennessee is 1390.1 miles (2237.2 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located E of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1668.1 miles, taking about 33h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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.

How to Get from Flagstaff to Franklin, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 33min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 16min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~43h 37min $200–$584* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 463 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients