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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1591 ft · 20 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
2551 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
1886 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
4 m · 1 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn left onto E 700 S
835 ft · 16 sec · E 700 S
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Continue on E 700 S
5.3 mi · 7 min · E 700 S
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Continue on East 700 South
21 mi · 31 min · East 700 South
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Turn right onto Buck Creek Road
2683 ft · 2 min · Buck Creek Road
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Turn straight onto North 800 East Road
136 m · 25 sec · North 800 East Road
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Turn left onto East 450 North
1320 ft · 38 sec · East 450 North
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Turn right onto Buck Creek Park
1.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Creek Park
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Turn slight right onto North 900 East
2997 ft · 2 min · North 900 East
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Turn left onto East 300 North Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East 300 North Road
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Continue on Nobblett Road
2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Markleville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 43.59 mi (70.15 km).
#1 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 39.9739400, -85.1910800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-85.19108, 39.97394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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