Origin
Fishers, IN
Evening in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Franklin, IN
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Franklin, IN
Matt Weissinger
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Fishers to Franklin, you are looking at a 46.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stay to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate the Indiana heartland. Since both towns are located within the Midwest region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive. The route relies on a mix of local roads and highway segments, making it a straightforward connection between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.4 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend about 28% of your time on highways like I-69, the remainder of the trip involves navigating local roads such as East 700 South. You can anticipate a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21 miles while on East 700 South, which provides the most consistent rhythm of the trip. The transition between fast-paced highway sections and tighter local turns gives the route a varied personality. Stay alert as you navigate these shifting road types, as the driving conditions change significantly from the interstate to the more technical local sections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 700 South is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 37 / IN-37
Merge onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69 North
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 219
Toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Franklin, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Pendleton along the way.
Pendleton
14.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 700 South | 21 mi | 31m |
| I 69 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| E 700 S | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Buck Creek Park | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| East 300 North Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 900 East | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Nobblett Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East 700 South
— 21 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Franklin, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4
Merge onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 69 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 69
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 219
Toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
8
Enter roundabout onto State Street
14 ft
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0 sec
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State Street
9
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Street
10
Enter roundabout onto State Street
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
11
Continue on State Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
12
Turn left onto US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
E 700 S
13
Continue on US 36
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
E 700 S
14
Continue on US 36
21 mi
·
31 min
·
East 700 South
15
Turn right onto Buck Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buck Creek Road
16
Turn straight onto North 800 East Road
446 ft
·
25 sec
·
North 800 East Road
17
Turn left onto East 450 North
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 450 North
18
Turn right onto Buck Creek Park
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Buck Creek Park
19
Turn slight right onto North 900 East
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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North 900 East
20
Turn left onto East 300 North Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 300 North Road
21
Continue on Nobblett Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobblett Road
22
Arrive at destination
Nobblett Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best without worrying about mid-trip fatigue. Since there are no designated stops scheduled into this 1 hour and 13-minute drive, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart to cover the $7 estimated cost. Pay close attention to the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, especially when transitioning off of I-69. Planning for a quick departure helps you avoid potential traffic fluctuations on the local segments. Use the short duration to your advantage, keeping your itinerary light so you can comfortably reach Franklin without the need for extensive rest breaks.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.4 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fishers, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 46.9 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East 700 South for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Fishers, IN · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Franklin, IN
The final approach into Franklin, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Franklin, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.12 one way
$14.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Franklin, IN
Evening in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fishers, IN to Franklin, IN covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 700 South, I 69, E 700 S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Fishers, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Franklin, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Pendleton along the way.
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