Buck Creek to Fishers is 73.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via I-65 and I-465, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its short duration and primarily highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward drive. Plan this trip for a day when you want a quick and efficient transfer between locations without significant detours.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
45.4 mi
49m
I 465
10.7 mi
12m
I 865
5.1 mi
6m
Hoosier Heartland Highway
4.5 mi
6m
I 69
2.8 mi
3m
Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
IN-37
0.8 mi
<1m
Railroad Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 45.4 mi, about 49m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,488 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,273
Quietest
2 AM
~278 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 91 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buck Creek, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Railroad Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Railroad Street
2
Continue on East 450 North
0.3 mi·42 sec·East 450 North
3
Turn left onto SR 25
4.1 mi·5 min·Hoosier Heartland Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft·6 sec·Hoosier Heartland Highway
5
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi·44 sec·Hoosier Heartland Highway
6
Turn left
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto I 65
45 mi·49 min·I 65
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
5.1 mi·6 min·I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 465
11 mi·12 min·I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37AToward Binford Boulevard, IndianapolisUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 37BToward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
12
Merge onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi·1 min·Binford Boulevard
13
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi·3 min·I 69
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft·16 sec·Lantern Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Buck Creek, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 51 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
51 mi into trip|~57m in|I 865
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37A
Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
6
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37B
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
$11.40 one way
$22.79 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$12.50
$24.99
premium
$4.93
$14.26
$28.52
diesel
$5.60
$16.20
$32.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.72
$3.53
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.43
$2.94
EV Truck/SUV
29.4
0
$10.29
$4.70
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Buck Creek, IN
Late night
in Buck Creek on Friday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Clear
SSW 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:38PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Fishers, IN
Late night
in Fishers on Friday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:38PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive is predominantly on highways, with 88% of the 73.5 miles covered by interstates like I-65, I-465, and I-865. You'll experience a long stretch of 45.4 miles on I-65 before encountering more varied road types. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you navigate the interstate system, particularly around the Indianapolis metro area. The transition from continuous highway to surface streets will likely occur as you approach your final destination in Fishers.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 465. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51 miles in near I 865.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 51 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
951 ft544 ft
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
294 ft
Highest Point
951 ft
~41.8 mi in
Elevation Range
406 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buck Creek, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on I 65. 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: at 51 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles: 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.
