Connecting Aurora to Fishers, this 101.3-mile journey across Indiana is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel to complete the trek, making it an affordable transit between these two Midwestern locations. Navigating the route primarily involves utilizing I-74, I-69, and SR 48 to bridge the gap between the regions. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this path offers a clear, manageable route for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Aurora, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
61.8 mi
1h 6m
I 69
14.6 mi
17m
SR 48
10.1 mi
17m
North Meridian Street
6.3 mi
10m
Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
US 421
1 mi
2m
IN-37
0.8 mi
<1m
Green Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IN and Fishers, IN.
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Start on this road
61 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Mechanic Street
263 ft·16 sec·Mechanic Street
3
Turn left onto SR 56
0.1 mi·17 sec·Importing Street
4
Turn right onto US 50
0.5 mi·1 min·Green Boulevard
5
Turn left onto SR 148
5.1 mi·9 min·Sunnyside Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
10 mi·17 min·SR 48
7
Turn right onto SR 101
6.3 mi·10 min·North Meridian Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 74
62 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi·1 min·US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland AvenueUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi·59 sec·US 421
Toward I 465 NorthUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 69; I 465
10 mi·12 min·I 69; I 465
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
0.8 mi·49 sec·IN-37
Exit 205Toward SR 37 North: 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft·16 sec·Lantern Road
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Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without worrying about long-distance fatigue. Keep in mind that with zero scheduled stops in the data, you should plan your own breaks for fuel or snacks before hitting the road. Because the route is dominated by interstates, keep a close eye on traffic reports, especially as you approach the Fishers area during peak commuting hours. Given the $15 fuel estimate, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Aurora to avoid mid-trip delays. Use the initial stretch on SR 48 to gauge your comfort level before merging into the faster, high-volume traffic found on I-74 and I-69.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Aurora, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aurora, IN
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Aurora, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 84.1 and 100.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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84.1 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
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84.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North
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95.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
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99.7 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
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100.5 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.67 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.39
$34.78
premium
$4.89
$19.49
$38.99
diesel
$5.61
$22.37
$44.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.64
$4.86
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
EV Truck/SUV
40.5
0
$14.18
$6.48
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Aurora, IN
Late night
in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fishers, IN
Late night
in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Greensburg, IN
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
2h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent cruising on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into the flow of traffic, with your longest uninterrupted stint covering 61.8 miles along I-74. While the ride begins on local state roads, the shift to interstate travel provides a consistent pace for the majority of the journey. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroads tour. By the time you merge onto I-69 to finish your approach to Fishers, you will have experienced a steady transition from rural connectivity to suburban highway infrastructure.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.1 miles in near US 421.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 101.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 84.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,011 ft487 ft
Total Climb
690 ft
Total Descent
361 ft
Highest Point
1,011 ft
~36.2 mi in
Elevation Range
524 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on I 74. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 84.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fishers, IN before heading back.
