How far is Franklin, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Franklin, IN to Concord, IN is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
169.23 mi
02h 49m
Flight
140.24 mi
225.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.24 mi
Kilometers
225.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.23 mi
Kilometers
272.35 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Mon, May 4, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Tue, May 5, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-04T19:14
Arrive Concord
Mon, May 4, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Fowlerton
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Franklin
83.8 mi
01h 24m
To Concord
85.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    3279 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East King Street

    3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street

    41 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East King Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Leo Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  28. 28

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 51

    55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
116 mi · 69%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 10%
Leo Road
13.5 mi · 8%
I 65 North
13.1 mi · 8%
County Road 56
2.01 mi · 1%
East King Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerton
01h 24m from Franklin
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Franklin and 85.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fowlerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

112 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

119 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Concord. Straight-line distance: 140.24 mi (225.7 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population24,598
Coordinates39.4806100, -86.0549900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-86.054987, 39.480562)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Concord. The current time is 19:14:10.

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.