Franklin, Tennessee to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.6 miles 820.1 km · straight line
611.5 miles estimated 984.1 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Saint Joseph is 509.6 miles (820.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located NW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611.5 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Tennessee and Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 59min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients