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Trip from Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

Downtown Frankton, IN, IN

Frankton, IN

Egor Komarov

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN covers 26.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Center Road, West Plum Street, Highland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Center Road
West Plum Street
Highland Avenue
800 North
the route
116th Street
Fishers
East 116th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Center Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankton, IN and Fishers, IN.

1

Start on East Sigler Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Sigler Street
2

Turn left onto Center Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Center Road
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Plum Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Plum Street
4

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Highland Avenue
5

Turn right onto 800 North

4.0 mi · 7 min · 800 North
6

Turn left

9.3 mi · 11 min
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

105 ft · 2 sec · the route
8

Exit the roundabout

12 mi · 16 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 116th Street
10

Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

187 ft · 5 sec · Fishers, Conner Prairie
11

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East 116th Street
12

Turn left onto Lantern Road

479 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
13

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.21 one way

$8.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.62 $9.23
premium $4.89 $5.18 $10.35
diesel $5.61 $5.94 $11.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frankton, IN

Afternoon in Frankton on Thursday

Local time

12:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Afternoon in Fishers on Thursday

Local time

12:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

1 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

35m 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 Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN covers 26.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Road, West Plum Street, Highland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Frankton, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.21 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 drive from Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frankton, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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