Franklin, Tennessee to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

486.2 miles 782.5 km · straight line
583.5 miles estimated 939 km · driving distance
11h 44min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Pittsburgh is 486.2 miles (782.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.5 miles, taking about 11h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 44min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 5min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 9min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients