Franklin, Tennessee to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.3 miles 636.1 km · straight line
474.3 miles estimated 763.3 km · driving distance
9h 32min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Roanoke?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Roanoke is 395.3 miles (636.1 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.3 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 32min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 26min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 3min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients