Franklin, Tennessee to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.4 miles 761.9 km · straight line
568.1 miles estimated 914.3 km · driving distance
11h 26min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Harrisonburg is 473.4 miles (761.9 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located ENE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.1 miles, taking about 11h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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. 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, Tennessee and Harrisonburg. 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, Tennessee to Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 26min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 43min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 52min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients