Franklin, Tennessee to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

533.9 miles 859.2 km · straight line
640.6 miles estimated 1031 km · driving distance
12h 53min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Richmond, Virginia is 533.9 miles (859.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 640.6 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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. 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 53min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 28min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 45min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients