Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
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Franklin, IN
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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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Take the exit toward I 69 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Franklin, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Pendleton along the way.
Pendleton
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Franklin, IN.
Start on Lantern Road
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 37
Take the exit
Merge onto I 69
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Continue on State Street
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Continue on State Street
Turn left onto US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
Continue on US 36
Continue on US 36
Turn right onto Buck Creek Road
Turn straight onto North 800 East Road
Turn left onto East 450 North
Turn right onto Buck Creek Park
Turn slight right onto North 900 East
Turn left onto East 300 North Road
Continue on Nobblett Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fishers on Friday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Franklin on Friday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
53°F
Pendleton, IN
23 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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