Franklin, Tennessee to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

460.9 miles 741.8 km · straight line
561.7 miles actual route 904 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Raleigh?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Raleigh is 460.9 miles (741.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561.7 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $67–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM