Origin
Franklin, IN
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, IN to Fishers, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
Franklin, IN to Fishers, IN is 38.9 miles and takes about 49m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two points. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| I 65 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East King Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Southport Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 18.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Forsythe Street
3
Turn right onto East King Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East King Street
4
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
East King Street
5
Continue on East King Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto I 65
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Southport Road
11
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
13
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
14
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
IN-37
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
20
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Franklin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 38 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
37.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
7
38 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Fishers, IN
Morning in Fishers on Tuesday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of I 69 for 18.3 miles, offering a consistent, faster pace. The journey mainly consists of interstate driving, so expect a more functional than scenic experience. The road primarily remains on high-speed routes, making for a direct and efficient trip from start to finish.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 33.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Franklin, IN
Full guide →Franklin is a city and southern suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region of Indiana, home to Franklin College and an aesthetic Colonial Revival city hall.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fishers, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 33.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fishers, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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