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Trip from Delaware, IN to Fishers, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

84.3 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Delaware, IN, IN

Delaware, IN

Christopher Santiago

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

This 83.9-mile journey from Delaware, Indiana, to Fishers, Indiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no significant highway driving, making it a relaxed pace for your trip. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $13. Given its manageable distance and duration, this drive is perfect for a day trip, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. Both your origin and destination are located within the Midwest region, so you can expect a familiar driving environment throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.2 miles from Delaware, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 55.1 mi 59m
I 69 14.6 mi 17m
North County Road 300 East 5.8 mi 10m
North State Highway 129 4.1 mi 7m
SR 46 1.5 mi 2m
US 421 1 mi 2m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 55.1 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, IN and Fishers, IN.

1

Start on East Delaware 2nd Street

44 ft · 4 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto North Delaware College Street

275 ft · 17 sec · North Delaware College Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350

425 ft · 15 sec · SR 350
4

Turn left onto SR 129

4.1 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 129
5

Continue on SR 129

5.8 mi · 10 min · North County Road 300 East
6

Turn left onto SR 46

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 46
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto SR 229

0.2 mi · 35 sec · SR 229
Use the right lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto I 74

55 mi · 58 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 Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 421
Toward I 465 North Use 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 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
15

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.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use 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
19

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 83.9-mile trip, flexibility is your best friend. Since it's a turn-heavy local drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion around Delaware and Fishers. With a duration of just 1 hour and 24 minutes and an estimated fuel cost of $13, you won't need to worry about extensive stops for gas or long breaks. However, keep an eye out for the specific turnoffs onto North County Road 300 East, as local roads can sometimes be less clearly marked than major highways, ensuring a smooth continuation of your journey.

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 42.2 miles from Delaware, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 19 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.2 miles or 54m 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 27m

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 Delaware, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Delaware, IN

This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Delaware, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 55.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beech Grove, IN

42 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Greensburg, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shelbyville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Delaware, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 7min to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.1 mi

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.2 mi

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178494867

Visit website

Honest Indianapolis Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178272137

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 83.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
11.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
7
67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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
7
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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
8
82.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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

$13.18 one way

$26.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.47 $28.94
premium $4.89 $16.22 $32.45
diesel $5.61 $18.61 $37.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.05
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
EV Truck/SUV 33.7 0 $11.80 $5.40

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Delaware, IN

Morning in Delaware on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

S 6 to 13 mph 17% chance Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

42 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

32 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 44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by its lack of highway segments (0% highway share). You'll be on roads like North Delaware College Street and Highway 129, with North County Road 300 East also playing a role. Since there's no information on the longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local areas. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like a scenic exploration than a monotonous highway cruise.

92% 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: 55.1 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 11.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 11.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.6 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Delaware, IN

Full guide →

Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 84.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.1 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.

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 11.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.6 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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