Franklin, Tennessee to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1573.8 miles 2532.8 km · straight line
1785.4 miles actual route 2873.3 km · driving distance
31h 1min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Las Vegas?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Las Vegas is 1573.8 miles (2532.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1785.4 miles, taking about 31h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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. 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 Franklin, Tennessee and Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 1min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 13min $143–$268* Budget
Train ~40h 19min $214–$625* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 525 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM