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

247.1 miles 397.7 km · straight line
308.9 miles estimated 497.1 km · driving distance
6h 13min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Montgomery, Alabama is 247.1 miles (397.7 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located S of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 308.9 miles, taking about 6h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Tennessee and Montgomery, Alabama. 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 13min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 28min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 54min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients