Origin
Anderson, IN
Late night in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, IN to Fishers, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
This 23.3-mile drive from Anderson, IN, to Fishers, IN, is a quick, straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 32 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical choice for a short excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it ideal for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on major roads like I-69, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Pendleton Avenue. This journey through the Midwest's Indiana landscape offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 16.6 mi | 17m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Pendleton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Brown-Delaware Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Brown Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| IN-37 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 16.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Jackson Street
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left
357 ft
·
31 sec
3
Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Brown-Delaware Street
4
Continue on Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brown Street
5
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
6
Continue on Pendleton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pendleton Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 69; SR 38
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 69; SR 38
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 37
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
IN-37
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
15
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
9
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
5
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
19 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
32m 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?
Expect a drive that's predominantly highway-focused, with 72% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.6 miles on I-69, offering a consistent pace. While largely on the interstate, the route also incorporates sections of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Pendleton Avenue, providing some variation from the pure highway experience. This blend means you'll experience a good amount of faster driving, interspersed with moments on more local arteries, giving the drive a dynamic feel.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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