Franklin, Tennessee to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592.2 miles 953.1 km · straight line
710.7 miles estimated 1143.7 km · driving distance
14h 18min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from State College?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to State College is 592.2 miles (953.1 km) as the crow flies. State College is located NE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.7 miles, taking about 14h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and State College 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 18min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 10min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 35min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & State College

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients