Franklin, Tennessee to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Richmond, Virginia
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Quick Facts
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