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Trip from Fishers, IN to Bass Lake, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

106.3 mi

171 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Downtown Bass Lake, IN, IN

Bass Lake, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Bass Lake, IN covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 31, Logansport Bypass Road, US 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.2 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 31.6 mi 38m
Logansport Bypass Road 24.8 mi 36m
US 35 22.5 mi 32m
South Monticello Street 11.3 mi 17m
IN-37 6.3 mi 8m
Sheridan Avenue 6.3 mi 9m
East Conner Street 1.5 mi 2m
US 24 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 31.6 mi, about 38m

Traffic on I-69

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~4,265 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~314 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

13.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 83 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 Fishers, IN and Bass Lake, IN.

1

Start on Lantern Road

494 ft · 21 sec · Lantern Road
2

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 116th Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4

Merge onto SR 37

2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5

Merge onto SR 37

0.6 mi · 56 sec · IN-37
6

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37

3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
7

Turn left onto SR 32; SR 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street
8

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Westfield Road
9

Enter roundabout onto SR 38

36 ft · 0 sec · Sheridan Avenue
10

Continue on SR 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
11

Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

154 ft · 2 sec · Sheridan Avenue
12

Continue on Sheridan Avenue

4.7 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Avenue
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 31 North: Kokomo
14

Merge onto US 31

32 mi · 38 min · US 31
15

Take the exit onto US 35

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 35
Exit 166 Toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 35

22 mi · 32 min · US 35
17

Take the exit onto US 24; US 35

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 24; US 35
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
18

Turn right onto US 24; US 35

25 mi · 36 min · Logansport Bypass Road
19

Continue on US 35

11 mi · 17 min · South Monticello Street
20

Turn right onto SR 10

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South 500 E
21

Keep slight left at fork onto Lakeside Avenue

165 ft · 4 sec · Lakeside Avenue
22

Turn slight right

55 ft · 4 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 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 23 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.2 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bass Lake, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fishers, 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 Fishers, IN

This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 31.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Kokomo, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kokomo, IN

53 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

Arcadia, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Galveston, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Fishers, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 116th Street

Turn right onto East 116th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Merge onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North, I 69 North

Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
46.8 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 35

Take the exit onto US 35 toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 166 Toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.48 one way

$32.96 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $18.07 $36.14
premium $4.93 $20.62 $41.25
diesel $5.60 $23.43 $46.86

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: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.9 0 $11.16 $5.10
Efficient EV 26.6 0 $9.30 $4.25
EV Truck/SUV 42.5 0 $14.88 $6.80

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 3, 2026

Origin

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Friday

Local time

7:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 10:05PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 8:56PM CDT until September 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Bass Lake, IN

Morning in Bass Lake on Friday

Local time

6:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 10:05PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 8:56PM CDT until September 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 31m 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?

106.3 mi in 2h 31m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 31.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on US 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 106.3 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

914 ft 609 ft

Total Climb

286 ft

Total Descent

387 ft

Highest Point

914 ft

~15.2 mi in

Elevation Range

305 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fishers, IN and Bass Lake, IN, road signs point toward Logansport, La Porte and Rochester.

Logansport

46.8 mi in | ~1h 2m | via US 35

La Porte

69.3 mi in | ~1h 35m | via US 24; US 35

Rochester

69.3 mi in | ~1h 35m | via US 24; US 35

About the Cities

Starting in Fishers, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1872

Fishers is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

Arriving in Bass Lake, IN

Full guide →

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 2h 31m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on US 31. 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 Bass Lake, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bass Lake, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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