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Trip from Fishers, IN to Bolivar, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

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Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 76-mile journey from Fishers, Indiana, to Bolivar, Indiana, a trip that will take approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. This drive is primarily on local roads, with no significant highway mileage, making it a turn-heavy experience. Given its short duration and the nature of the route, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, making it an economical option. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, staying within Indiana for the entire duration.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 13 37.1 mi 54m
IN-37 12.7 mi 17m
SR 37 11.7 mi 13m
Manchester Avenue 11.5 mi 17m
South Wabash Street 1.7 mi 2m
East Marion Street 0.4 mi <1m
East 950 North 0.3 mi 1m
East 116th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 13 — 37.1 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Bolivar, 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

9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
7

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

93 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
8

Continue on SR 37

12 mi · 13 min · SR 37
9

Turn left onto SR 13

23 mi · 34 min · SR 13
10

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Marion Street
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto SR 13

14 mi · 20 min · SR 13
12

At end of road, turn left onto SR 13; SR 15

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
13

Turn right onto BUS US 24; SR 13

12 mi · 17 min · Manchester Avenue
14

Turn right onto East 950 North

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 950 North
15

Arrive at destination

East 950 North

Trip Plan

This 1 hour and 49-minute drive is short enough that you can be quite flexible with your departure time. Since there are no designated stops and the longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the turn-heavy nature, you can easily make spontaneous stops as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between local roads, and consider filling up before you leave Fishers to ensure you have plenty for the 76 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $12 is quite manageable, so budgeting for this is straightforward.

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 38 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 52m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fishers, IN

This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 13 for about 37.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tipton, IN

38 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

Noblesville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sims, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fishers, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Don Rigo Mexican Cuisine

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Carmel, Indiana

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Keela Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Manchester, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 76

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12602524132

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McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Don Rigo Mexican Cuisine

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.4

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13172195251

Visit website

Tacos Toluca

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14632445372

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178494867

Visit website

Honest Indianapolis Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178272137

Visit website

Keela Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 76

North Manchester, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12602524132

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 76

North Manchester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.5 — 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
47.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | SR 13; SR 15 / South Wabash Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 13; SR 15 / South Wabash Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.88 one way

$23.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.05 $26.09
premium $4.89 $14.63 $29.25
diesel $5.61 $16.78 $33.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

WSW 2 to 9 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Bolivar, IN

Morning in Bolivar on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

N 0 to 15 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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

1h 49m 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 for the entirety of this 76-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including East 116th Street and IN-37, for the majority of your travel. There is no 'longest stretch' to report, indicating frequent turns and changes in direction. This type of driving demands constant attention as you'll be interacting with local traffic and potentially varying speed limits more often than on a highway.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on SR 13.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 13 and IN-37. You will hit about 12 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 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 76 miles you will encounter 12 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 76 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on SR 13. 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 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 Bolivar, 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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