Florence, Alabama to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

90.1 miles 145 km · straight line
112.7 miles estimated 181.3 km · driving distance
2h 16min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Franklin, Tennessee is 90.1 miles (145 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located NNE of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.7 miles, taking about 2h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama to Franklin, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 16min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 43min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 9min $14–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 276.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients