How far is Franklin, IN from Carmel, IN?
Fastest route
The fastest route from Franklin, Indiana 46131 to Carmel, Indiana is approximately 42 minutes long, covering a distance of 42.8 miles. The directions involve taking I-65 N and I-465 E.
Directions
- 🚗 Head east on E Jefferson St toward E Court St.
- 🚗 Turn left onto N Forsythe St.
- 🚗 Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E King St.
- 🚗 At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on E King St.
- 🚗 Turn left to merge onto I-65 N toward Indianapolis.
- 🚗 Continue on I-65 N and then take I-465 E to E Main St in Carmel.
- 🚗 Take the Main St exit from Keystone Pkwy and continue onto E Main St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Follow the given directions carefully to stay on the fastest route.
- ⚠️ Be aware of traffic conditions and adjust your travel time accordingly.
- 🚧 Keep left at the fork to continue on I-465 W.
- 🛣️ Use the right lane to take exit 33 for Keystone Ave.
- ➡️ Use the middle 2 lanes to keep right at the fork, follow signs for Carmel, and merge onto N Keystone Ave.
- 🔄 Keep left to stay on N Keystone Ave.
- 🚗 Continue onto Keystone Pkwy and follow the instructions given for the final destination on E Main St.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Carmel.
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Start on Nobblett Road
2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road
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Continue on East 300 North Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East 300 North Road
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3
Turn right onto North 900 East
2997 ft · 2 min · North 900 East
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4
Turn slight left onto Buck Creek Park
1.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Creek Park
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Turn left onto East 450 North
1320 ft · 38 sec · East 450 North
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Turn right onto North 800 East Road
136 m · 20 sec · North 800 East Road
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Turn slight left onto Buck Creek Road
2683 ft · 2 min · Buck Creek Road
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8
Turn left
26.4 mi · 39 min
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9
Turn right onto East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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11
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
94 m · 5 sec
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13
Exit the roundabout
109 m · 6 sec
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14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
119 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1515 ft · 30 sec
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16
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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17
Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1972 ft · 48 sec
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18
Merge slight left onto IN-37
699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1166 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street
42 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street
34 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street
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25
Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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27
Exit the roundabout
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1788 ft · 52 sec
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29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1438 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
1 km · 57 sec · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1105 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Carmel.
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.
Longest stretch
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26.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Carmel?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 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 26.8 miles from Franklin and 33.2 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
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 Franklin and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.99 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 39.9739400, -85.1910800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
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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