Origin
Broad Ripple, IN
Morning in Broad Ripple on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broad Ripple, IN to Fishers, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broad Ripple, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Broad Ripple and Fishers, this 11.2-mile journey is an incredibly efficient trip. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate these two Midwest communities. Since the entire drive stays within Indiana, you will experience a seamless transition between these local hubs. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to handle in one go. It is a straightforward route that prioritizes speed and utility over a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Binford Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 69 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East 62nd Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Broad Ripple Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Binford Boulevard
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broad Ripple Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Ripple Avenue
3
Continue on East 62nd Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East 62nd Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Binford Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
IN-37
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
10
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Binford Boulevard
Turn left onto Binford Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn left onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Lantern Road
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Fishers on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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
20m 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?
This trip offers a mixed drive profile that balances local roads with faster highway travel. You will spend about 32% of your time on the highway, utilizing I-69 to bridge the gap between your starting point and destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 3.5 miles on Binford Boulevard, providing a steady rhythm before you merge into faster-moving traffic. As you navigate through East 62nd Street, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between urban street driving and interstate speeds. It is a functional route designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Binford Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Binford Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Binford Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 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 20m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Binford Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 3.3 miles (Binford Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 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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