Franklin, Tennessee to Salem, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Salem, Virginia?
The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Salem, Virginia is 389.5 miles (626.8 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Virginia is located ENE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.4 miles, taking about 9h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Salem, Virginia 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 Salem, 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 Salem, Virginia
Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Salem, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
- You could travel this distance about 63.9 times to circle the Earth's equator