How far is Franklin, IN from Richmond, IN?
The driving distance from Franklin, IN to Richmond, IN is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Richmond.
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Start on Nobblett Road
2746 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road
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Turn left onto Dalton Road
2655 ft · 2 min · Dalton Road
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Turn right onto Massey Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · Massey Road
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Turn right
16 mi · 18 min
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Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike
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Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue
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Continue on North D Street
2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street
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Turn right onto Chester Boulevard
46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on North 8th Street
1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
113 m · 10 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 Richmond.
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
Turn right
16 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Richmond?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Franklin and 11.5 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Hagerstown Town Court
Arrowhead Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain City.
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.31 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 39.9739400, -85.1910800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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