Florence, South Carolina to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419.2 miles 674.6 km · straight line
503 miles estimated 809.5 km · driving distance
10h 7min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Florence, South Carolina from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Franklin, Tennessee is 419.2 miles (674.6 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located WNW of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Florence, South Carolina 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, South Carolina to Franklin, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 7min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 8min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 37min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, South Carolina & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients