Franklin, Tennessee to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

712.5 miles 1146.6 km · straight line
854.9 miles estimated 1375.9 km · driving distance
17h 12min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Scranton?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Scranton is 712.5 miles (1146.6 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 854.9 miles, taking about 17h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 12min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 38min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 22min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Scranton

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients