Origin
Fayette, IN
Late night in Fayette on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayette, 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
37m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayette, IN
Kwami Heude Izawaki
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
Fayette, IN to Fishers, IN is 26.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I-465, I-865, and I-69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick hop between locations. Expect a highway-focused experience for the most part, making it a straightforward commute rather than a scenic journey. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 465 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| I 865 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Whitestown Parkway | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Binford Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Road 267 | 1 mi | 1m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| I 65 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 465
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on 750 South
146 ft
·
5 sec
·
750 South
2
Turn right onto State Road 267
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 267
3
Turn right onto Whitestown Parkway
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitestown Parkway
4
Enter roundabout onto Whitestown Parkway
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Whitestown Parkway
5
Continue on Whitestown Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Whitestown Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
7
Merge onto I 65; US 52
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 65; US 52
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 37A
Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37B
Toward 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 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
25 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:08 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
15 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
37m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 10.7 miles on I-465. The character of the drive is primarily one of smooth, high-speed travel. Expect to be on I-465, I-865, and I-69 for the majority of your travel time. It’s the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently without many interruptions.
83% 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: 10.7 mi on I 465.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 465 and I 865. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near I 865.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Fayette, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
19.9 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on I 465. 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 4.1 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 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.
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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