Origin
Franklin, IN
Afternoon in Franklin on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, IN to Cambridge City, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, IN
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Cambridge City, IN
Ernie Marquez
Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, IN to Cambridge City, IN covers 15.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 1, Massey Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on SR 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 15.9 miles, with most of the trip on SR 1 and Massey Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.9 miles on SR 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 1 and Massey Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Dalton Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Dalton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Massey Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 35): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Dalton Road
Turn left onto Dalton Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Massey Road
Turn right onto Massey Road
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 35
Turn right onto US 35
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 1
Turn right onto SR 1
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 40 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 40 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 1 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| Massey Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nobblett Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Dalton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 35 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
SR 1
— 11.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Cambridge City, IN.
1
Start on Nobblett Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobblett Road
2
Turn left onto Dalton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalton Road
3
Turn right onto Massey Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Massey Road
4
Turn right onto US 35
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 35
5
Turn right onto SR 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 1
6
Turn right onto US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
US 40
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Cambridge City, IN
Afternoon in Cambridge City on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
31m 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 Cambridge City, IN covers 15.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 1, Massey Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $2.49 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 is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Dalton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Massey Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 35): Navigation decision point.
The route from Franklin, IN to Cambridge City, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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