How far is Terre Haute, IN from Franklin, IN?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Franklin, IN is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
137.6 mi
02h 58m
Flight
123.22 mi
198.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.22 mi
Kilometers
198.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.6 mi
Kilometers
221.44 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Fri, Apr 17, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Terre Haute
68.7 mi
01h 29m
To Franklin
68.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    40.3 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 16th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North 16th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 150 N

    1 km · 3 min · East 150 N

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hillsboro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    3123 ft · 1 min · Hillsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 300 North Road

    6.7 mi · 16 min · East 300 North Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Nobblett Road

    2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nobblett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
116 mi · 84%
East 300 North Road
6.68 mi · 5%
Hillsboro Road
1.98 mi · 1%
North 16th Street
1.61 mi · 1%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
01h 29m from Terre Haute
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute to Franklin?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Terre Haute and 68.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.3 km).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates39.9739400, -85.1910800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Franklin (-85.19108, 39.97394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Franklin. The current time is 08:22:19.

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.