Distance from Athens, Texas to Franklin, Texas

Athens Franklin
Total Distance
107.4 mi
(172.9 km)
Travel Time
1 hour 50 minutes

The driving distance from Athens, Texas to Franklin, Texas is 107.4 mi (172.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 55.6 mi (89.5 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 50 minutes

We found 3 routes between Athens and Franklin.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
US-79 S
105.3 mi
169.5 km
1 hour 47 minutes
TX-19 S and US-79 S
107.4 mi
172.9 km
1 hour 50 minutes
TX-19 S
123.8 mi
199.2 km
2 hours 7 minutes

Route Directions

Follow S Palestine St to TX-19 S in Athens
3.6 mi
6 min
Continue on TX-19 S. Drive to US-79 S in Franklin
103.8 mi
1 hr 43 min

Route Directions

Follow S Palestine St to TX-19 S in Athens
3.6 mi
6 min
Continue on TX-19 S. Take US-79 S/US-84 W to Farm to Market Rd 542/Main St in Oakwood
47.8 mi
46 min
Take FM542 to TX-7 W
23.8 mi
25 min
Continue on TX-7 W. Drive to US-79 S in Franklin
48.6 mi
48 min

Route Directions

Follow FM 59 S to US-287 N in Cayuga
19.8 mi
23 min
6.8 mi
6 min
Continue on FM488 to Fairfield
18.3 mi
18 min
Follow I-45 S to US-79 S in Franklin
60.4 mi
59 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Athens, Texas to Franklin, Texas covers 105.3 miles (170 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 47 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (105-124 miles / 170-199 km). The primary route shown here saves 20 minutes compared to alternatives.

Journey Waypoints

Athens

Starting Point

Virginia Hill, Texas

128 mi to destination

4 mi
Cayuga, Texas

Traveled 32 mi from origin

1 mi
Young, Texas

96 mi to destination

1 mi
Fairfield, Texas

Traveled 64 mi from origin

2 mi
Avant Prairie, Texas

64 mi to destination

2 mi
Donie, Texas

Traveled 96 mi from origin

3 mi
Marquez, Texas

32 mi to destination

4 mi
Bald Prairie, Texas

Traveled 128 mi from origin

3 mi
Franklin

Destination