Franklin, Indiana to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

123.3 miles 198.4 km · straight line
154.1 miles estimated 248 km · driving distance
3h 6min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Indiana from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Franklin, Indiana to Springfield, Ohio is 123.3 miles (198.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located ENE of Franklin, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 154.1 miles, taking about 3h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Indiana in Indiana and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Indiana and Springfield, Ohio. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Franklin, Indiana to Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 6min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 43min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 57min $18–$54* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Indiana & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Franklin, Indiana
39.48°N, 86.06°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
221m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 202 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients