Franklin, Indiana to Morristown, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

271.3 miles 436.6 km · straight line
339.1 miles estimated 545.8 km · driving distance
6h 49min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Indiana from Morristown, Tennessee?

The distance from Franklin, Indiana to Morristown, Tennessee is 271.3 miles (436.6 km) as the crow flies. Morristown, Tennessee is located SE of Franklin, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 339.1 miles, taking about 6h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Indiana in Indiana and Morristown, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Franklin, Indiana and Morristown, 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 Franklin, Indiana to Morristown, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 49min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 11min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 29min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Indiana & Morristown, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Franklin, Indiana
39.48°N, 86.06°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
221m elevation
Morristown, Tennessee
36.21°N, 83.29°W
America/New_York
397m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients