How far is Fishers, IN from Franklin, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Franklin, IN is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.86 mi
01h 13m
Flight
43.59 mi
70.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.59 mi
Kilometers
70.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.42 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-17T06:45
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Markleville
IN

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

From Fishers
23.4 mi
00h 36m
To Franklin
23.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Lantern Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1591 ft · 20 sec · IN-37

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    2551 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton

    1886 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    4 m · 1 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto E 700 S

    835 ft · 16 sec · E 700 S

  13. 13

    Continue on E 700 S

    5.3 mi · 7 min · E 700 S

  14. 14

    Continue on East 700 South

    21 mi · 31 min · East 700 South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buck Creek Road

    2683 ft · 2 min · Buck Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North 800 East Road

    136 m · 25 sec · North 800 East Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 450 North

    1320 ft · 38 sec · East 450 North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Buck Creek Park

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Creek Park

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North 900 East

    2997 ft · 2 min · North 900 East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 300 North Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 300 North Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Nobblett Road

    2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nobblett Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 700 South
21 mi · 45%
I 69 North
13.5 mi · 29%
E 700 S
5.44 mi · 12%
State Street
1.97 mi · 4%
Buck Creek Park
1.32 mi · 3%
East 300 North Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 700 South

Continue on East 700 South

21 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Markleville
00h 36m from Fishers
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Franklin?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Markleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Fishers and 23.5 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Markleville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Markleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Markleville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

55 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

110 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

110 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 43.59 mi (70.15 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates39.9739400, -85.1910800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Franklin (-85.19108, 39.97394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Franklin. The current time is 06:45:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.