Drive or Fly: New Carlisle, IN to Fishers, IN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SBN–IND. At 144 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 9m
Distance
144.8 mi
Total Cost
$67
CO2
58 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 3m
15m in the air
Air Distance
123 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
31 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SBN and IND. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 9m | 3h 3m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $67 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 58 kg CO2 | 31 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 31, SR 2, SR 37
via US 31, SR 13, SR 37
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Carlisle, IN to Fishers, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.