How long is the commute from Franklin, IN?
Workers who live in Franklin, IN take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Franklin get to work
| Means of transportation | Franklin | Johnson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±3.5 points) | 76.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±2.6 points) | 14.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Franklin, the average commute is not measurably different from Johnson County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Franklin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Franklin ranks 12 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 892 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Franklin
| Vehicles available | Franklin | Johnson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±4.1 points) | 26.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±4.7 points) | 42.9% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±3.3 points) | 27.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Franklin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnson County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Franklin
| Franklin | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±2.6 points) | 14.2% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±2.9 points) | 96.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±3.3 points) | 93.0% (±0.9 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Franklin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Johnson County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Franklin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | — | 25.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Franklin Township (Johnson County) | 2.4 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Needham Township | 2.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Whiteland | 4.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| New Whiteland | 5.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | 6.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nineveh Township | 6.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Clark Township (Johnson County) | 6.9 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Blue River Township (Johnson County) | 7.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nineveh Township, IN (30.5 minutes), Clark Township (Johnson County), IN (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Needham Township | 29.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Union Township (Johnson County) | 28.9 minutes (±9.4) |
| 8 | Whiteland | 28.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Hensley Township | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | White River Township (Johnson County) | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | Franklin Township (Johnson County) | 26.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Franklin | 25.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Greenwood | 24.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | New Whiteland | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 | Blue River Township (Johnson County) | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Edinburgh | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Johnson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Franklin
How long is the average commute in Franklin?
Workers who live in Franklin, IN take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Franklin without a car?
4.7% of households in Franklin have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Franklin?
11.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Franklin worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Indiana
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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