How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Franklin, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Franklin, IN is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Franklin.
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Start on Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Washington Center Road
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Turn left onto Lima Road
115 m · 15 sec · Lima Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 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 Fort Wayne and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Continue straight
76.3 mi · 01h 22m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Franklin?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 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?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 73.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
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 Yorktown.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 124.01 mi (199.57 km).
#1 Fort Wayne
The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.
| Population | 272,398 |
| Coordinates | 41.1306000, -85.1288600 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
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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