How far is Westfield, IN from Frankfort, IN?

The driving distance from Westfield, IN to Frankfort, IN is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.04 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.02 mi
41.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.02 mi
Kilometers
41.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Thu, Oct 15, 3:21 PM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Frankfort
Thu, Oct 15, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Kirklin
IN

Township in Clinton County, Indiana

From Westfield
16 mi
00h 24m
To Frankfort
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westfield and Frankfort.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield and Frankfort.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1394 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  5. 5

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 421

    17 m · 1 sec · North Michigan Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  10. 10

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    22 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield and Frankfort.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 55%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 13%
East Wabash Street
3.39 mi · 11%
West Base Line Road
2.32 mi · 7%
East County Road 50 South
1.97 mi · 6%
IN-32
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Michigan Road

Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

17.5 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirklin
00h 24m from Westfield
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westfield to Frankfort?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Kirklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Westfield and 16 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Westfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.

Stop Ideas Near Kirklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirklin, 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 Kirklin.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

49 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

51 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 26.02 mi (41.88 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population46,145
Coordinates40.0428200, -86.1274900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Frankfort

#2 Frankfort

County seat in Indiana

Population15,756
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5108400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Westfield (-86.12749, 40.04282)
End: Frankfort (-86.51084, 40.27948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.73
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $4.36 $8.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.03 $10.07
Premium $4.99 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.62 $7.48 $14.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westfield and Frankfort. The current time is 14:32:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.