Trip from Franklin, IN to Richmond, IN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

90 mi

145 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 41m ★

6 AM

1h 49m

8 AM

2h 5m

10 AM

1h 55m

12 PM

1h 53m

3 PM

1h 56m

5 PM

2h 4m

8 PM

1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Franklin, IN

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Richmond, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin, IN to Richmond, IN covers 90 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 65, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45 miles from Franklin, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 90 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 90 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near East King Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 90 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.3 miles (East King Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | East King Street

Enter roundabout onto East King Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

15.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward Southport Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 103 Toward Southport Road

16.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | South Emerson Avenue

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

26.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Dayton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 44B Toward I 70 East: Dayton

85.8 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 149A Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	58.9 mi	1h 6m
I 65	12.8 mi	14m
I 69	7.1 mi	8m
South Emerson Avenue	2.5 mi	4m
East King Street	1.7 mi	2m
Williamsburg Pike	1.3 mi	2m
Northwest 5th Street	1 mi	1m
East Jefferson Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 58.9 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Richmond, IN.

Start on East Jefferson Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

491 ft · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

Turn right onto East King Street

0.6 mi · 52 sec · East King Street

Enter roundabout onto East King Street

134 ft · 2 sec · East King Street

Continue on East King Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East King Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 65

13 mi · 14 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 103 Toward Southport Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right

176 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto East Southport Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Southport Road

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465

Continue on I 69; I 465

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 69; I 465

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 44B Toward I 70 East: Dayton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70

59 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 44 sec

Exit 149A Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

Continue on Northwest 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street

Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

Continue on North D Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · North D Street

Turn right onto US 27; SR 227

150 ft · 1 sec · Chester Boulevard

Continue on US 27; SR 227

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North 8th Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

372 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

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 45 miles from Franklin, IN, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 20 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Franklin, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Franklin, IN

This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Franklin, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 58.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45 mi from Franklin, IN · 55m into the drive

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, IN

45 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

Beech Grove, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Henry, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Franklin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Richmond, IN

The final approach into Richmond, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Popz Pizza of Franklin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Franklin, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 3–10 pm

+13177380753

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenwood, Indiana

0.9 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.9 mi

Popz Pizza of Franklin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Franklin, Indiana

Hours: 3–10 pm

+13177380753

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.9

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.9

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 90

Richmond, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+17659668351

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.07 one way

$28.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.45	$30.90
premium	$4.89	$17.32	$34.64
diesel	$5.61	$19.87	$39.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Richmond, IN Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Williamsburg Pike

Richmond, IN

IONNA

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Greenwood, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 5443 (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

8 DCFC

La Quinta South Indianapolis - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Spiceland Truck and Auto Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Spiceland, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Richmond, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Richmond, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 6 Blink Network: 3 eVgo Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27	$9.45	$4.32
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.87	$3.60
EV Truck/SUV	36	$12.60	$5.76

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Franklin, IN

Late night in Franklin on Friday

Local time

2:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, IN

Late night in Richmond on Friday

Local time

2:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lawrence, IN

45 mi in

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

12 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 49m 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 Franklin, IN to Richmond, IN covers 90 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 65, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45 miles from Franklin, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 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.

The route from Franklin, IN to Richmond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Franklin, IN to Richmond, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Richmond, IN

Nearby Places

Popz Pizza of Franklin

Popz Pizza of Franklin

Lindo Mexico

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

Domino's Pizza

Mela Indian Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Franklin, IN

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Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 49m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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