How far is Decatur, IN from Franklin, IN?
The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Franklin, IN is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Franklin.
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Start on West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 47 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on South Harrison Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West Votaw Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West Votaw Street
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Continue on West State Street
9.2 mi · 12 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East McGalliard Road
10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road
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Take the ramp left
1053 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin
2078 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto East King Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
31 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
3279 ft · 55 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Franklin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East McGalliard Road
Merge slight left
39 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Franklin?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Decatur and 70.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Daleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Daleville.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 110.61 mi (178.01 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 24,598 |
| Coordinates | 39.4806100, -86.0549900 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-86.05499, 39.48061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $22.00 | $44.01 |
| Premium | $4.97 | $24.66 | $49.31 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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