How far is it from Francesville, IN, to Buchanan, MI, ?

The distance between Francesville, IN, and Buchanan, MI, is 81 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Francesville, IN, to Buchanan, MI, ?

The drive from Francesville, IN, to Buchanan, MI, takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Francesville, IN, to Buchanan, MI, ?

The fastest route from Francesville, IN, to Buchanan, MI, covers 81 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

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Francesville, INBuchanan, MI

Distance: 81 mi·Duration: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Francesville, IN to Buchanan, MI takes about 1 h 55 min via US 421. The distance is 81 mi. The straight-line distance is 65 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Michiana Shores, IN, Three Oaks, MI. Driving directions

Driving directions

17 · 81 mi

1 Depart right onto West Montgomery Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto South 1500 West 3 mi
3 Continue straight onto County Road 1500 West 11 mi
4 Continue straight onto South 1000 West 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto S 1000 W 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto South 1000 West 21 mi
7 Turn left 10 mi
8 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left 18 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Union Pier Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Elm Valley Road 14 mi
13 Continue right onto East Elm Valley Road 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Madron Lake Road 130 yd
15 Turn left onto West Front Street 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Lake Street 116 yd
17 Arrive left onto Lake Street

The return trip from Buchanan, MI to Francesville, IN covers roughly the same distance, 81 mi.

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Questions and answers

Buchanan, MI lies roughly to the north-east of Francesville, IN.

How far is it from Francesville, IN, {fromState} to Buchanan, MI, {toState}?

The distance between Francesville, IN, {fromState} and Buchanan, MI, {toState} is 81 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Francesville, IN, {fromState} to Buchanan, MI, {toState}?

The drive from Francesville, IN, {fromState} to Buchanan, MI, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Francesville, IN, {fromState} to Buchanan, MI, {toState}?

The fastest route from Francesville, IN, {fromState} to Buchanan, MI, {toState} covers 81 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

What is the shortest route from Francesville, IN to Buchanan, MI?

The shortest driving route from Francesville, IN to Buchanan, MI is about 81 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Francesville, IN and Buchanan, MI?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Francesville, IN to Buchanan, MI, including Indian Boundary Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW), Knute Rockne Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW), Michigan City - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 5, 2026.

Francesville, IN–Buchanan, MI

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Francesville, INBuchanan, MI