Drive or Fly: Tazewell, TN to Franklin, TN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 44m

Distance

240.3 mi

Total Cost

$94

CO2

97 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$59

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 5m

23m in the air

Air Distance

188 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

48 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tazewell, TN → TYS 76m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BNA → Franklin, TN 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Tazewell, TN TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport 50 mi, ~76m drive

Franklin, TN BNA — Nashville International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 44m

3h on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0600

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tazewell, TN → Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop (KNO6) 54m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 180m

Arrival 10m

Nashville Bus Station (NAS6) → Franklin, TN 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From KNO6 — Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop 36 mi, ~54m drive

To NAS6 — Nashville Bus Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 44m	4h 5m	4h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$94	$183	$18
Carbon footprint	97 kg CO₂	48 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Oct 23, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

240.3 mi 4h 43m

via I 40, SR 33, I 40; I 75

Alternative (+32 min)

241.4 mi 5h 15m

via US 70S, I 40, SR 33

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Tazewell, TN to Franklin, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.